Our bodies produce hormones that control many different functions, including respiration, metabolism, reproduction, sensory perception, movement, sexual development and growth. The endocrine system’s glands and organs secrete hormones that regulate a number of vital functions of our body. Although every organ system in the body secretes or responds to hormones, endocrinology primarily focuses on the endocrine glands whose main function is hormone secretion. These include the hypothalamus, pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, testes and ovaries.
Our diabetes team specializes in helping patients learn how to control blood sugar levels over the long term, and provides support, education, resources and encouragement.
Left undiagnosed or untreated, diabetes can lead to heart and kidney disease, amputations, blindness and other serious and sometimes life-threatening problems.
