Endocrinology addresses the disorders related to the glands of the body. Some of the common conditions managed by endocrinologists include:
- Diabetes mellitus- including insulin pump management
- Generally all type 1 diabetics and the more complex or difficult to manage type 2 diabetics follow an endocrinologist
- Thyroid disorders- including thyroid cancer
- Adrenal tumors or deficiencies
- Pituitary tumors or deficiencies
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypertension
- Elevated cholesterol
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis