Long-Term Management Plans
- Routine hormone testing
- Medication management
- Insulin pump management
- Diet modification
- Education
Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinic
Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinic
We’re dedicated to improving your quality of life.
Our physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating health conditions related to the body’s hormones.
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Referrals
We typically require a primary care physician referral, but can accommodate special circumstances
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Location
Our practice is conveniently located in the Wellness Center Building on the hospital's main campus
15 Sports Medicine Drive, Suite 100, Fishersville, VA 22939
Conditions We Treat
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- Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid nodules
- Osteoporosis
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- Diabetes, including gestational diabetes
- Conditions related to estrogen and testosterone function
- Lipid disorders
Tests and Procedures
- Blood analysis – determines hormone levels
- Glucose test – screens for diabetes by measuring blood sugar
- A1C blood test – gauges how well diabetes is being managed
- Thyroid ultrasound – evaluates thyroid nodules and goiters
- Fine needle aspiration – treats thyroid nodules
- DEXA scan – determines bone density
Treatment could include the following:
Office Procedure (for diabetic patients)
Insert a sensor under the skin as part of a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system.
Medications
- Insulin or osteoporosis drug therapy
- Medicine to adjust thyroid hormone levels
- Hormone therapy (for men and women)
Did You Know?
According to the CDC, in 2018 more than 34.2 million people in the U.S. had diabetes. That’s 10.5% of the total population.
