Diabetology and Endocrinology team

Diabetology and endocrinology are medical specialties that focus on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a complex network of glands that secrete hormones, which play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions. Diabetology primarily deals with the management of diabetes, while endocrinology encompasses a broader range of endocrine disorders. Here's an overview of both specialties:

• Diabetology is a subfield of endocrinology that specifically focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance.
• Diabetologists are medical specialists who are trained to diagnose and manage various types of diabetes, such as type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
• Diabetologists help patients control their blood sugar levels through lifestyle modifications, dietary recommendations, medication management (including insulin therapy), and continuous monitoring of the disease's progression.
• They also educate patients on how to prevent and manage diabetes-related complications, such as cardiovascular problems, neuropathy, retinopathy, and kidney disease.

• Endocrinology is a broader medical specialty that deals with the entire endocrine system, encompassing various hormone-related disorders beyond diabetes.
• Endocrinologists are physicians who diagnose and treat conditions related to hormonal imbalances, which can affect multiple organs and systems in the body. Some common conditions managed by endocrinologists include thyroid disorders, adrenal gland disorders, pituitary gland disorders, and metabolic bone diseases.
• Endocrinologists utilize various diagnostic tests and imaging techniques to assess hormone levels and gland function. They then develop treatment plans that may involve medications, hormone replacement therapy, or surgery.
• In addition to diabetes, endocrinologists also play a crucial role in managing conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), osteoporosis, Cushing's syndrome, and Addison's disease, among others.

Both diabetology and endocrinology are essential specialties within the field of internal medicine, addressing a wide range of endocrine and metabolic disorders. Patients with concerns related to hormonal imbalances or diabetes are typically referred to specialists in these areas to receive the most appropriate and up-to-date care.

• M.D.(Medicine), FCED, P.G.Dip (Endocrinology, South Wales,UK)
• MRCP SCE (Endocrinology,UK)
• Visiting Consultant - Endocrinologist and Diabetologist(Both Adult & Paediatric)

• MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine) (Gold Medalist)
• Fellowship in Endocrinology
• Visiting consultant - Endocrinologist and Diabetologist