Endocrinology & Diabetology
Endocrinology is a specialty that deals with disorders of the endocrine system. Diabetes, one of the most prevalent endocrine disorders globally, is typically treated by diabetologists, who specialize in this disorder. However, endocrinologists have the expertise to treat a variety of other endocrine diseases and disorders.
Endocrinologists are experts in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the endocrine system – such as the adrenal glands, pituitary, pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, ovaries, and testis – and hormones associated with them. Diabetes specialists, or diabetologists, are endocrinologists who specialize in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Some of the Endocrinology & Diabetology Related Conditions That We Treat Are:
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes, is a type of diabetes in which the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or none at all. This requires the patient to receive insulin externally.
Type 2 Diabetes is characterized by an elevated level of blood glucose or sugar. This differs from Type 1 Diabetes, as the pancreas produces very little insulin due to the body’s resistance to it. Commonly inherited, this form of diabetes can also be caused by obesity.
Lipid Disorders
Lipids, including Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides, are circulated throughout the body in the bloodstream. When these lipids become imbalanced, plaque accumulation in the arteries can occur, potentially leading to a heart attack or stroke.
Medication is the initial treatment for these disorders caused by plaque buildup. If there is a serious blockage, minimally invasive treatments are suggested to safeguard your health.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes is a condition in which women experience high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Fortunately, these levels typically return to normal after childbirth. However, the mother remains at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future.
Hypoglycemia/ Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia is when blood sugar or glucose levels are very low, and hyperglycemia is a condition caused by elevated levels of blood glucose. Both of these can be life-threatening if not taken care of immediately.