Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a specialty of medicine that relates to your endocrine system, which consists of your hormones and the glands that secrete them, including the thyroid. Endocrinologists treat the diseases and disorders related to these hormones and glands.
Endocrine specialists in Denver
Your hormones may run your body, but they don't have to run your life.
At HCA HealthONE, our endocrinologists offer advanced services and treatments — including diabetes care, hormonal treatments and reproductive endocrinology. Together, we provide you with the care and tools you need to successfully manage your condition and thrive in your day-to-day life.
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Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Related specialties
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Types of endocrine conditions we treat
Treating the endocrine system means addressing issues affecting vital processes like hormones, blood sugar, metabolism and growth. These conditions include:
- Addison's disease
- Adrenal crises
- Adrenal gland disorders
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Adrenal tumors
- Adrenocortical carcinoma
- Anaplastic thyroid cancer
- Cushing's syndrome
- Follicular thyroid cancer
- Growth disorders in children
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Medullary thyroid cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Papillary thyroid cancer
- Parathyroid cancer
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
Endocrinology services we offer
Your endocrine hormones are responsible for a number of functions, including development, metabolism, mood, reproduction and sexual function, as well as sleep. These vital processes keep your body regular and our endocrinologists are dedicated to addressing these issues with several types of services, ensuring that the functions that keep your body moving stay up-and-running
Endocrine system treatments and services
Our specialists offer a wide range of treatments and services for endocrine conditions, including:
- Blood and urine tests
- Continuous glucose monitoring
- Diabetes education
- Hormone therapy
- Medication
- Surgery
- Thyroid biopsies
We'll create a care plan for you that's tailored to treat the stage and severity of your condition and meet your individual health needs and goals.
Types of diabetes we treat
Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood. Your pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. When you don't produce enough insulin, the result is diabetes.
There are three types of diabetes:
- Type 1 diabetes — Although it can develop at any age, Type 1 diabetes occurs most frequently in children and adolescents. With this disease, the body produces little to no insulin. Daily insulin injections are required to keep blood glucose levels under control.
- Type 2 diabetes —Most cases of diabetes are Type 2 and are more common in adults. With this disease, the body does not properly use the insulin it produces. Most people with Type 2 diabetes require oral drugs and/or insulin to manage their blood glucose levels.
- Gestational diabetes — Diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy, gestational diabetes usually disappears after giving birth. However, it can put you and your fetus at higher risk of developing diabetes later in life.
Diabetes risk factors
You might be at risk for diabetes if you fall into any of these categories:
- 45 years or older
- A parent or sibling has type 2 diabetes
- You had gestational diabetes or gave birth to a baby who weighed more than nine pounds
- You have polycystic ovary syndrome
- You're African American, Native American, Latino, Asian, Indian or Pacific Islander
- You're overweight
- You're physically active less than three times a week
Symptoms of diabetes
You should see a doctor if you have any of these symptoms to rule out or diagnose diabetes:
- Blurred vision
- Extreme hunger
- Fatigue
- Frequent infections, such as gums or skin infections and vaginal infections
- Frequent urination
- Increased thirst
- Irritability
- Slow-healing wounds
Unexplained weight loss
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