Endocrinology:

(endocrine + -ology) is a branch of medicine dealing with hormones and hormone-related problems in infancy, childhood, adult and geriatric population

Diabetology clinic :

Diabetology is the clinical science of diabetes mellitus, its diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. It is considered a specialized field of endocrinology. Apart from regulating medication dosage and timing, a diabetologist/endocrinologist. It will also concern themselves with the potential consequences of diabetes, e.g. retinopathy, nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy. They are trained is advocating the latest technology like:

• Continuous Glucose Monitoring system
• Iport Services
• Insulin Pump Initiation

Common endocrine problems treated are :

• Diabetes (sugar in the blood) - all age group
• Thyroid disorders (thyroid swelling, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism)
• Irregular menstruation (oligomenorrhoea & Amenorrhoea)
• Obesity (overweight)/weight loss unexplained
• Short stature (being too short)
• Tall stature (being too tall)
• Young hypertension (age less than 30 years) resistant hypertension
• Menopausal symptoms
• Osteoporosis (thin bones and repeated fractures)
• Excessive thirst or hunger
• Adrenal problems - high BP, adrenal mass
• Calcium related problems
• Delayed puberty
• Early puberty
• Lack of sexual development
• Pituitary problems – galactorrhoea/pituitary mass
• Problems with Sodium and Potassium metabolism
• Impairment in male sexual function
• Excessive hair growth in females
• Abnormal genitalia at birth
• Recurrent kidney stones, Infertility treatment, Unexplained tiredness & specialized supportive

Students are practically trained as they have visits that are scheduled frequently with the expert clinicians, physicians, and technicians.