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Endocrinologists treat diabetes.
As of recent estimates, there are approximately 7,000 to 8,000 practicing endocrinologists in the United States. This number can vary due to factors such as new graduates entering the field and retirements. The demand for endocrinologists is expected to grow, particularly with increasing rates of diabetes and other hormonal disorders.
physician who specializes in the diagnosis and management of hormonal conditions
Assuming a major life transition means a move, get your thyroid hormone levels checked within a couple of weeks before hand. Be sure that your endocrinologist has allotted refills for your prescription. Ask your endocrinologist if he/she has any recommendations/referrals for endocrinologists in the area where you will be traveling to. Ask him/her what they recommend are the best things to do to continue to manage the condition knowing that it might be several weeks before you find a new doctor. Also consider doing your own research for endocrinologists by checking out the endocrinologist portal search on the American Thyroid Associations and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists websites. Finally, contact your new health insurance plan to make sure that the endocrinologists researched are in-network.
Ivan Young, affiliated with St. Vincent's Hospital
Endocrinologists treat hormone disorders including diabetes.
A generalist, internist, or an endocrinologist. You may be referred to a nephrologist.
Primary care providers, gynecologists, endocrinologists, and orthopedists all treat osteoporosis.
Hormone replacement therapy is typically prescribed and overseen by healthcare providers such as doctors or endocrinologists.
Operations on the thyroid are done by surgeons. medical, non-surgical treatment is handled by endocrinologists.