About Department

The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Geetanjali Hospital offers comprehensive services in diagnosis, treatment and management of all hormone related disorders.

The department offers a broad range of services for the management of diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth and pubertal abnormalities in children, infertility in males and females, osteoporosis, pituitary and adrenal disorders, obesity management, hormone replacement therapy and various other hormonal disorders.

Treatments and Procedures

• Management of pituitary and hypothalamic diseases
• Investigation and long term management of endocrine disorders
• Comprehensive management of diabetes mellitus
• Medical management of obesity and lipid disorders
• Management of metabolic bone disorders and osteoporosis, disorders of calcium and bone metabolism.
• Menstrual, growth and pubertal disorders.
• Disorders of sexual development and function
• Infertility and reproductive endocrinology
• Andrology including hypogonadism and disorders of the ovaries
• Gender differentiation disorders
• Endocrine tumors
• Pediatric endocrinology

FAQ's

• How hormones affects our body?
  

  The endocrine system consists of several glands, all and in different parts of the body, that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than into a duct system. Hormones have many different functions and modes of action; one hormone may have several effects on different target organs, and, conversely, one target organ may be affected by more than one hormone.

• What is hemoglobin A1c?
  

  This is a type of blood test. A hemoglobin A1c percentage is important because it is the only way to know how well patients are controlling their diabetes over time. Based on blood tests taken over a period of two or three months, doctors can estimate patients' average blood sugar levels. The goal for most diabetics is an A1c of less than 7%. This is roughly equivalent to an average blood sugar level of about 150 mg/dl. An A1c of 9% indicates an average blood sugar level of about 210 mg/dl.

  Here's how blood sugar works in the body. Glucose (blood sugar) circulates in the blood after food is absorbed in the intestine. A small amount normally combines with the hemoglobin molecule (A1c). Hemoglobin is the red-colored protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the rest of the body. It operates in direct proportion to the amount of glucose in the blood. The glucose remains with the hemoglobin molecule until the individual's red blood cells die - usually between two and three months. When the patient's blood is analyzed for hemoglobin A1c, the resulting value number provides an estimate of the level of glucose over that time period.

• What is the endocrine system?
  

  The endocrine system is a complex group of glands. Glands are organs that make hormones. These are substances that help to control activities in your body. Different types of hormones control reproduction, metabolism (food burning and waste elimination), and growth and development. Hormones also control the way you respond to your surroundings, and they help to provide the proper amount of energy and nutrition your body needs to function. The glands that make up the endocrine system include the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal, pituitary and hypothalamus.

• What is an endocrinologist?
  

  An endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor. Endocrinologists diagnose diseases that affect your glands. They know how to treat conditions that are often complex and involve many systems within your body. Your primary care doctor refers you to an endocrinologist when you have a problem with your endocrine system.

• What foods should I avoid to help control my diabetes?
  

  Foods with higher amounts of simple sugars should be avoided, such as fruit juice, regular soda, sport drinks, candies, sugar, brown sugar, honey, syrup, jelly and jams.

• What should my blood sugar level be?
  

  Blood sugar levels change all the time and vary with each individual. The American Diabetes Association recommends the following: after fasting, your blood sugar should be between 80 and 120 mg/dl; before meals, it should be less than 140 mg/dl; and two hours after a meal, it should be less than 180 mg/dl.

• How often should I check blood sugar level?
  

  Blood sugar levels should be checked at least twice each day.

Useful info and health tips

• You must avoid sugar at all costs.
  Fact: The good news is that you can enjoy your favorite treats as long as you plan properly. Dessert doesn’t have to be off limits, as long as it’s a part of a healthy meal plan or combined with exercise.
• A high-protein diet is best.
  Fact: Studies have shown that eating too much protein, especially animal protein, may actually cause insulin resistance, a key factor in diabetes. A healthy diet includes protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Our bodies need all three to function properly. The key is a balanced diet.
• You have to cut way down on carbs.
  Fact: Again, the key is to eat a balanced diet. The serving size and the type of carbohydrates you eat are especially important. Focus on whole grain carbs since they are a good source of fiber and they are digested slowly, keeping blood sugar levels more even.
• You’ll no longer be able to eat normally. You need special diabetic meals.
  Fact: The principles of healthy eating are the same—whether or not you’re trying to prevent or control diabetes. Expensive diabetic foods generally offer no special benefit. You can easily eat with your family and friends if you eat in moderation.