Department Of Endocrinology & Diabetology

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Kasturi Hospitals offers comprehensive services in diagnosis, treatment and management of all hormone related disorders.

The department offers a broad range of services for the management of diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth and pubertal abnormalities in children, infertility in males and females, osteoporosis, pituitary and adrenal disorders, obesity management, hormone replacement therapy and various other hormonal disorders.

Treatments and Procedures:

1.     Management of pituitary and hypothalamic diseases
2.     Investigation and long term management of endocrine disorders
3.     Comprehensive management of diabetes mellitus
4.     Medical management of obesity and lipid disorders
5.     Management of metabolic bone disorders and osteoporosis, disorders of calcium and bone metabolism.
6.     Menstrual, growth and pubertal disorders.
7.     Disorders of sexual development and function
8.     Infertility and reproductive endocrinology
9.     Andrology including hypogonadism and disorders of the ovaries
10.     Gender differentiation disorders
11.     Endocrine tumors
12.     Pediatric endocrinology

Common Endocrine Diseases Are

1.     Thyroid Disease (hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Problems during Pregnancy)
2.     Diabetes (Type1 and Type-2 Diabetes, secondary Diabetes, Insulin Pump therapies)
3.     Osteoporosis and bone problems, recurrent Fractures, Hyperparathyrodism
4.     Pituitary disease, Pituitary Tumors, growth Hormone deficiency, hypopituitarism
5.     Adrenal disease, Adrenal Tumors
6.     Pediatric Endocrinology (childhood obesity, Delayed/Early Sexual development in Children, Short Stature)
7.     Disorders of Water and Sodium Balance
8.     Disorders of Male and Female Hormones (male & female sexual dysfunction, infertility)

Diabetology

The department of Diabetology & Endocrinology aims to provide the best possible patient care by incorporating the latest therapeutic advances for the prevention and management of Diabetes.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder wherein the human body stops producing or fails to properly utilise insulin, a hormone that is required to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy. Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by constant high levels of blood glucose (sugar).

The effects of diabetes mellitus include long-term damage, dysfunction and failure of various organs. Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death, but appropriate evaluation, guidance and precaution taken in time can be of immense help to control the disease and lower the risk of complications.

In this area of clinical science, our services include diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Apart from regulating medication (e.g. insulin) dosage and timing, we are equipped with excellent facility to deal with the potential consequences of diabetes, e.g. retinopathy, nephropathy and peripheral neuropathy, strokes & heart attack and many other associated diseases.

Complications of Diabetes are dealt within the hospital in association with the Endocrinologist and associated specialities. Examples include : diabetic renal disease, diabetic eye disease, management of obesity, diabetic neuropathy (diabetes affecting the nerves), ischaemic heart disease & stroke.

Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy) is on the rise. Hence, our Endocrinologists in consultation with our Obstetricians and Dietary Specialists attend to these patients with the aim of providing a positive outcome for mother and child.

The Department consists of a team of committed Specialists working relentlessly to provide the best possible evidence based guidance to address conditions such as :-

1.     Glucose Assessment & Control
2.     Assessment of Complications and Associated Conditions
3.     Childhood Diabetes
4.     Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
5.     Gestational Diabetes
6.     Obesity in Diabetes
7.     Weight reduction in Diabetes
8.     Diabetic Nephropathy
9.     Diabetic Neuropathy
10.     Diabetes with Hypertension
11.     Diabetic Foot
12.     Diabetic Retinopathy
13.     Dietary Guidance (Patient Education & Counselling Services)
14.     Life style advice