Welcome to the Endocrinology and Diabetes Department at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi, where we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and specialised care for various endocrine disorders and diabetes management. Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced professionals focused on delivering personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Weight Management Program:
- Investigating hormonal causes of weight gain
- Comprehensive counselling about healthy lifestyle changes and behavioural modifications
- Dietitian and nutritional services
- Psychology and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for emotional eating and eating disorders
- Weight loss medicines
- Weight loss injections
- Medical care before and after bariatric (weight loss) surgery
Diabetes:
- Insulin resistance
- Pre-diabetes (borderline diabetes)
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Gestational diabetes
- Certified diabetes educator (CDE) services
- Continuous glucose monitoring devices
- Insulin pump initiation, monitoring, and follow-up services
- Teaching carbohydrate counting
Metabolic Syndrome:
- Overweight or obesity (especially fat around the waist)
- Insulin resistance
- Pre-diabetes (Impaired Fasting Glucose or Impaired Glucose Tolerance)
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Thyroid Gland Disorders:
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (Autoimmune Thyroiditis)
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland)
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland)
- Thyroid nodules
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Thyroid nodules fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB)
- Thyroid uptake and scan
- Treatment of benign thyroid nodules by ultrasound-directed physical energy (radiofrequency ablation, laser ablation, microwave ablation, and ethanol ablation)
- Management of thyroid cancer (surgery and radioactive iodine ablation)
Parathyroid Gland Disorders:
- High calcium level with high parathyroid hormone (PTH) level
- Parathyroid Sestamibi Scan (Nuclear Medicine Department)
- Pituitary gland disorders (for example: high prolactin level)
- Adrenal gland disorders (for example: hormonal causes of high blood pressure and/or tachycardia)
- Management of thyroid disorders during pregnancy
- Management of diabetes during pregnancy
Diabetes Educator
At Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi, our team of dedicated diabetes educators serves as invaluable guides in the journey of diabetes management. These professionals possess specialised knowledge and expertise, offering personalised guidance and education to individuals diagnosed with diabetes. Through tailored strategies and comprehensive support, our diabetes educators empower patients to understand crucial aspects such as blood glucose monitoring, medication management, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle modifications. By fostering self-management skills and providing ongoing assistance, these experts play a pivotal role in helping patients take charge of their health, make informed choices, and lead fulfilling lives despite managing diabetes.
Our commitment is not just to treat endocrine disorders and diabetes but to empower our patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their conditions effectively. Our patient-centric approach coupled with cutting-edge technology ensures the highest standard of care.
We invite you to reach out and schedule a consultation with our expert team to embark on your journey towards better endocrine health and effective diabetes management. Experience the difference at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi - where your well-being is our priority.
