What is metabolic endocrinology?

This includes studies of metabolic regulation – the means by which nutrients are converted into energy – and the conditions which affect the ability of these processes to be carried out. For example regulation of blood lipids and cholesterol are classified as Metabolic and Endocrine.

What is Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism?

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands, such as the thyroid and adrenal glands, this specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems.

Is endocrinology a biochemistry?

Endocrinology may involve diagnosing and treating diseases of this system. Diagnosis often encompasses evaluating for a variety of symptoms and requires knowledge of clinical chemistry and biochemistry. Many laboratory tests also are used, including diagnostic imaging.

What is metabolic illness?

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

What qualifies as a metabolic disorder?

A metabolic disorder occurs when the metabolism process fails and causes the body to have either too much or too little of the essential substances needed to stay healthy. Our bodies are very sensitive to errors in metabolism. The body must have amino acids and many types of proteins to perform all of its functions.

What doctors deal with metabolism?

Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in glands and the hormones they make. They deal with metabolism, or all the biochemical processes that make your body work, including how your body changes food into energy and how it grows.

What organs does an endocrinologist treat?

Endocrinologists are qualified to diagnose and treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid diseases, infertility, growth issues, metabolic disorders, osteoporosis, some cancers, and disorders in the hormone-producing adrenal glands and pituitary glands.

Why publish in endocrinology and metabolism?

Endocrinology and Metabolism: Open Access is a peer reviewed journal which focuses on the publication of current research and developments on the endocrine glands and its secretions with their coordination with metabolism and reproduction. Endocrinology and Metabolism: Open Access aims to function as the global face of endocrinology research.

Who is the editor of endendocrinology?

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism welcomes Prof Thomas Forst to the journal editorial team as Associate Editor. Marcus Hompesch is a highly respected researcher and business leader in clinical research for metabolic diseases.

What are the best medical journals for Endocrinology?

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Endocrinology, Molecular Endocrinology, American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology and Metabolism, Journal of Endocrinology, Clinical Endocrinology, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, European Journal of Endocrinology

Why choose our endocrinology team?

Our endocrinology team specializes in diabetes care and education. We also offer diabetes education classes. Dr. K is very thorough. Enjoyed her sense of humor and her bedside manner. Made me feel like she is interested in my health and wellbeing.