Endocrinology (Diabetes)
Endocrine disorders, including diabetes, are conditions affected by hormones that regulate metabolism and growth. Our endocrinology and diabetes program offers comprehensive and coordinated care provided by an onsite multi-disciplinary team including an endocrinologist and a certified diabetes care and education specialist.
Specialty Care
Monthly Diabetes Webinar
Join Dr. Colleen Buggs-Saxton and Amber Delauder, RN, CDCES for our monthly virtual webinar to learn more about the importance of screening for Type 1 Diabetes. Please see the Zoom information below:
When: Apr 21, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BiRLlMGlSTCHTnEECPzuFw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Endocrinology encompasses the following conditions:
- Adrenal gland disorders
- Diabetes and Prediabetes (insulin resistance)
- Early or delayed puberty
- Growth problems
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Ovarian and testicular dysfunction
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Pituitary gland abnormalities
- Thyroid gland issues, enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), Underactive or overactive thyroid gland
- Vitamin D deficiencies (rickets, hypocalcemia)
- And more
Diabetes Talk
Watch this special episode of Detroit Peds Talk, focused on all things diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Diabetes Talk