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14601 Detroit Avenue, Suite 540
Lakewood, OH  44107
216.529.5300

The Lakewood Hospital Diabetes and Endocrine Center, focuses on disease management, education, and prevention as well as the treatment of other endocrine disorders. The center serves as a vital resource for patients and physicians.  Meet the doctors!

 

While patients with diabetes benefit from the expert services provided at our Diabetes and Endocrine Center, did you know that patients with other endocrine disorders can also receive advanced treatment at the center?

 

What are endocrine disorders?

The body’s endocrine system consists of a complex group of glands that produce hormones, which are what control many areas, such as reproduction, metabolism and growth and development. Hormones also control the way you respond to your surroundings and help provide the proper amount of energy and nutrition your body needs to function.

 

The endocrine system consists of the following glands: thyroid, parathryroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal, pituitary and hypothalamus.

 

Individuals with health problems related to their glands see endocrinologists. to help regulate their hormones. Endocrinologists are physician who specialize health problem that affect glands. Endocrinologists can help restore the normal balance of hormones in the body’s system.

 

Conditions typically treated by endocrinologists: 

• Diabetes - lack of insulin, or insulin not being used properly, which causes high blood sugar levels
• Thyroid disorders (such as hyper and hypothyroidism) – effects energy levels, emotions, weight control, hot / cold tolerance 
• Metabolic disorders – affecting your metabolism 
• Osteoporosis and calcium disorders
• Lipid disorders- triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL and LDL
• Tumors of the endocrine glands 
• Over or under production of hormones 
• Erectile Dysfunction

 

Endocrinologists are also about to conduct basic research to learn the way glands work and clinical research to determine the best treatment method for patients with hormonal imbalances.

For more information about the Lakewood Hospital Diabetes and Endocrine Center, please call 216.529.5300.

Please note: A physician referral is required.