Endocrine and Diabetes Care, Tailored to You
Living with diabetes or a hormonal disorder may present daily challenges—but you don’t have to face them alone. At Northern Light Health, we provide comprehensive, personalized care for people of all ages navigating diabetes and endocrine conditions.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. When you eat, your body breaks food down into sugar (glucose), which enters your bloodstream. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps move that glucose into your cells to be used for energy.
In people with diabetes, the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it properly. This causes blood sugar levels to rise, which over time can damage your heart, kidneys, nerves, eyes, and other organs.
Types of diabetes:
- Type 1 Diabetes: The body stops making insulin. Most often diagnosed in children or young adults.
- Type 2 Diabetes: The body makes insulin, but doesn’t use it well. More common in adults, but increasingly seen in youth.
- Gestational Diabetes: Develops during pregnancy and usually resolves after birth but increases risk for type 2 diabetes later.
Are you at risk for diabetes?
Knowing your risk factors can help you catch prevent or diabetes early.
Talk with your provider if you:
- Are over the age of 45
- Are overweight or obese
- Are physically inactive
- Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- Have a family history of diabetes
- Had gestational diabetes or gave birth to a baby over nine pounds
- Belong to certain ethnic groups (including African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Asian American populations)
Early detection and lifestyle changes can delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Comprehensive Endocrinology Services
Our board-certified endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and managing hormone-related disorders that affect metabolism, growth, mood, reproduction, and more. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers—and when they’re out of balance, they can cause a wide range of health issues.
Conditions we treat:
- Thyroid disorders: Including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and pregnancy-related thyroid issues
- Pituitary disorders: Including Cushing’s disease, acromegaly, prolactinomas, and non-functioning adenomas
- Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease
- Adrenal disorders: Such as Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome, and adrenal tumors
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Hypogonadism and testosterone imbalance
- Parathyroid disorders
- Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome