Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism—Evaluation and Treatment

Geisinger specialists perform a complete workup to determine the complexity of each person’s diabetic condition:

• Blood glucose testing over a three-month period
• Regular blood pressure monitoring
• Cholesterol monitoring at key intervals
• Eye exam
• Foot/circulatory check

Treatment

Geisinger’s comprehensive diabetes program offers:

• Insulin and oral therapies to control blood sugar and complications
• Eye and foot care (for circulatory complications)
• One-on-one education and management training for those with complications (link to diabetes education program page)
• Diabetes support group
• Research and access to clinical trials

Advanced management techniques used by our endocrinologists include:

• Insulin pump therapy
• Continuous glucose sensors
• 24/7 monitoring provides personal readings on the spot and also sends readings electronically to your endocrinologist
• Multiple daily injections
• Insulin management

Thyroid and Hormone Disorders

Since thyroid and hormone functions are similar and complex, specialists will evaluate the complexity of your condition with testing such as:

• Blood test
• Chest X-ray
• EKG
• Ultrasound biopsy of thyroid nodule

Treatment

Treatment for thyroid and other metabolic conditions varies from individual to individual. Armed with the most precise diagnosis, specialists may recommend:

• Hormone replacement or stimulus medication
• Radioactive iodine
• Surgery to remove thyroid gland

Is it cancer?

Geisinger’s endocrinologists are the only specialists in the region to test for thyroid cancer using ultrasound biopsies. And a cytologist (laboratory specialist) is always present to provide an immediate, expert reading of the results.