Endocrinology is the study and treatment of thyroid, hormones, and endocrine diseases including diabetes. Endocrinologists often work with your primary care provider to determine the best treatment plan to control diabetes.

An endocrinologist provides the following services related to diabetes treatment:

• Conducts thorough medical evaluations of people with diabetes
• Makes recommendations about treatment and diagnoses
• Manages diabetes complications

People whose diabetes is out of control or especially hard to treat may benefit from seeing an endocrinologist.