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Treatment for diabetes, thyroid disorders and obesity at Ballad Health

Diabetes & Endocrine Conditions

Overview

Your endocrine glands make hormones that affect how you feel, sleep, grow, function sexually, digest food and even breathe.

If your body doesn't make the right amount of hormones or respond to them correctly, your doctor may recommend you speak with an endocrinologist. Endocrinologists specialize in conditions that are affected by these glands, such as diabetes, growth disorders, or pancreas issues.

At Ballad Health, you can trust your endocrine care team to help you bring balance to your system and make you feel more like yourself.

Areas of Care

Conditions We Treat

  • Adrenal gland disorders
  • Cholesterol (lipid) disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Fatty Liver disease
  • Growth disorders
  • Low testosterone
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Obesity
  • Pancreas conditions
  • Pituitary gland disorders
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Thyroid disorders

What to expect

Endocrine services and treatments

Depending on your condition, your doctor might suggest a variety of treatments or services:

  • Diabetes care and education to help you manage your condition and live healthier
  • Hormone replacement therapy to do the job of a gland that isn't making enough hormones
  • Pediatric endocrinology services for your children
  • Surgical procedures to remove glands or tumors

Other resources

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