Diabetes & Endocrinology

Diabetes & Endocrinology

The endocrine glands in your body release hormones that play an essential role in activities that are vital for proper body function. When they don’t function well, you could have problems with your health. An endocrinologist will assess and offer treatment to restore the normal balance of hormones found in a patient’s body.

Our patients will have access to the latest, most innovative treatments for their conditions in a supportive environment so do ask questions about your condition, the length of your treatment course or any other queries to help you understand your condition better.

Some of the common conditions treated by our endocrinologists, in some cases with other subspecialists, to offer you comprehensive care include:

• Diabetes Management (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes):

Our team of diabetologists, in collaboration with our sister-facility HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, provide the following:

• Implementation of modern diabetes treatment technologies
• Special programs and workshops for children and adolescents
• Assessment and treatment of associated complications of diabetes including foot ulcers, nephropathy, neuropathy, etc
• Screening and prevention of diabetes mellitus and its complications
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
• Insulin pump program (CSII), offering specialized workshops with experts, 24-hour phone assistance service in case of pump-related complications
• Specialized and detailed counselling on diabetes and pregnancy for women with or without diabetes
• Advanced foot care including inserts, orthosis supply, static and dynamic pedography
• Retinal scan of eye fundus, evaluation and assessment of diabetic retinopathy in collaboration with our sister facility, Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi

• Endocrine-related problems:

Endocrinology refers to glandular functions and energy levels, focusing on the health and balance of hormones, your adrenal glands and thyroid conditions. Our specialties include:

• Special functional testing of all endocrine glands. (e.g. pituitary gland, adrenal, etc)
• Thyroid disease management
• Diagnosis and treatment of hormonal, metabolic and gonadal disorders.
• Diagnosis and treatment of lipid-disorders
• Professional counselling on genetic risks of special diabetes types (e.g. MODY) or familiar heterozygous hyperlipidemia
• Assessment of vitamin-D-deficiency and osteoporosis, diagnostic and treatment
• Assessment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCO)
• Assessment of infertility
• Assessment and management of pituitary hormone disturbances

– Menopause
– Metabolic disorders
– Lack of growth
– Osteoporosis