Under the supervision of the endocrinologists of the hospital, this department is engaged in the treatment of patients of Diabetes and those of Thyroid gland, infertility, menopause and problems of extra growth of hair in females. Diabetes is very critical and by handling Diabetes appropriately, it is possible to save the patients from a lot of complications. At Regency Hospital, a coordinated approach to each and every patient having Diabetic related problems, viz. Diabetes and Kidney, Diabetes and Eyes, Diabetes and Impotence, etc.

The department of Endocrinology provides state of the art care for patients with complex hormonal disorders including diabetes (Type 2, Type 1 and gestational diabetes, thyroid abnormalities ( hypo and hyperthyroidism), infertility, growth disorders, pubertal disorders (early and late puberty), menopause and problems of extra growth of hair in females, bone disorders (bony deformity, weak bones), calcium disorders(low and high calcium levels), gynecomastia (breast enlargement in boys),genital ambiguity and polyuria(increased urination). Diabetes is very critical and by handling Diabetes appropriately, it is possible to save the patients from a lot of complications. At Regency Hospital, a co-ordinated approach to each and every patient having Diabetic related problems, viz. Diabetes and Kidney, Diabetes and Eyes, Diabetes and Impotence, etc. The pediatric Endocrine Unit, first of its kind in the state provides state of the diagnostic and therapeutic facilities for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders.


Achievements

*  Comprehensive care of diabetic population including necessary advice regarding diet and rehabilitation.
*  Evaluation and management of other endocrine disorders pertaining to thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.
*  Overall management of obesity including advices regarding diet and weight reduction.
*  Running an education program for diabetic patients on a regular basis through SPAD including comprehensive training program for type 1 diabetes mellitus including educational resource, pediatric dietitians and diabetic educators.
*  Weekly obesity clinic with multi-disciplinary approach including endocrinologists, dietitians, physical trainers and behavioral therapists.
*  Rapid and high throughput machine for all hormone assays allowing rapid processing of samples.
*  Facilities for all dynamic endocrine tests including Growth Hormone Stimulation test, water deprivation test, ACTH stimulation test and GnRH agonist test.
*  Education modules for chronic endocrine disorders like congenital adrenal hyperplasia, precocious puberty, hypothyroidism and rickets.
*  Neonatal screening program for hypothyroidism for timely detection of children with thyroid dysfunction.