Endocrinology

Endocrinologists care for the glands that make hormones—chemicals that control your energy, growth, weight, mood, fertility and more. If your body needs help keeping these hormones in balance, your doctor may refer you to a specialist in endocrinology at St. Bernards Clopton Clinic.

Endocrine Conditions

Your St. Bernards endocrinologist can diagnose and treat conditions such as:

• Adrenal disorders, including Addison’s disease
• Bone diseases, including osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of the bone
• Diabetes in people ages 14 and older
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Gestational Diabetes
• Hypogonadism
• Parathyroid disorders, including hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism
• Thyroid diseases, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, goiter, thyroid nodules (lumps) and thyroiditis
  • Thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy
• Obesity
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Pituitary gland disorders, including Acromegaly, Cushing disease and pituitary tumors

Diabetes Care

If you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough of the hormone insulin or can’t use it well. An endocrinologist will likely prescribe medications to help you treat this condition. Tell your doctor if you need help paying for your medications. St. Bernards will work with you to find and apply for financial assistance.

Your endocrinologist may also recommend:

• A continuous glucose monitor that’s placed under your skin to alert you when your blood sugar level goes too high or too low
• Diabetes education, which teaches you how to manage the condition
• An insulin pump, a wearable device that delivers insulin through a tube under your skin, so you need fewer needle sticks and injections