Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism—What We Treat

Hormones regulate our growth, reproductive abilities, energy levels and much more. Our endocrinologists determine the best course of treatment for disorders like:

Diabetes

• Type 1— this condition usually develops in childhood and always requires insulin to manage.
• Type 2—this type of diabetes begins in adulthood. Diet, exercise, and medication or insulin can keep the disease under control.
• Gestational diabetes—this type of diabetes can develop during pregnancy

Thyroid and parathyroid disorders

• Overactive thyroid disease
• Underactive thyroid disease
• Hypercalcemia
• Parathyroid disorders
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis (Hypothyroid)
• Graves Disease (Hyperthyroid)
• Thyroid nodule cancer

Other endocrine and metabolic disorders

• Adrenal gland disorders
  • Adrenalnodule
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Cushing’s syndrome
  • Aldostorania
• Pituitary disorders 
  •  Prolactinoma
  • Acromegally
  • Diabetes insipidus
  • Cushing’s disease
  • Panhypopituitarism
• Male hypogonadism
• Any other hormonal disorders

Did You Know?

Doctors are diagnosing more children with Type II diabetes due to poor eating habits and lack of exercise.

Diabetes is . . .

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