Addison’s disease review

The reported prevalence in countries where data are available is 39 cases per 1 million population in Great Britain and 60 cases per 1 million population in Denmark. All treatment for addison’s disease involves hormone replacement therapy to correct the levels of steroid hormones your body isn’t producing.
A person with adrenal insufficiency should always carry identification stating their condition in case of an emergency. The card should alert emergency personnel about the need to inject 100 mg of cortisol if its bearer is found severely injured or unable to answer questions. The card should also include the doctor’s name and telephone number and the name and telephone number of the nearest relative to be notified.