Endocrine
Endocrine disorders are conditions that affect the various organs in the endocrine system, which are distributed throughout the body. The endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions such as energy metabolism, heart rate, tissue and bone growth, and reproduction. Disorders of the endocrine system, which can arise from hormonal imbalances or lesions, can lead to a range of diseases, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, and obesity.
The endocrinology clinic provides comprehensive care for patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and other endocrine issues. This is achieved through a multidisciplinary team of specialized doctors, nutritionists, physical therapists, pharmacists, and specialists from other specialties such as ophthalmologists, dentists, nephrologists, etc. Moreover, specialized nurses have been trained to provide patients with comprehensive and continuous cares. Patients can return to their normal well-being. The scopes of services include;
- Diagnosing and treating patients with diabetes, thyroid, and endocrine system disorders, and preventing complications such as vascular system diseases, nervous system complications, and wound development.
- Providing advice on how to control blood sugar levels to be close to normal to prevent c complications.
- Educating and caring for pregnant women with diabetes (GDM).
- Giving advice on weight control for individuals with obesity to prevent the onset of other diseases.
- Providing knowledge on self-care for diabetic patients, including recording blood sugar levels, fingerstick blood sugar level, and diet to enhance the accuracy of the doctor’s diagnosis and medication adjustment.
- Educating the family and caregivers to ensure they have a correct and unified understanding of diabetic patient care in terms of diet, exercise, and continuous medication or insulin administration.
- Offering an annual diabetes health check-up program.