In Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, we treat lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, dyslipidemia (hyperlipidemia), obesity and hypertension, as well as atherosclerotic diseases. We also examine endocrine disorders such as the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and gonadal diseases.
We provide active medical care for diabetes, dyslipidemia and obesity, and we have been rated as a department that practices comprehensive treatment of lifestyle-related diseases. In addition, our diabetes specialists strictly control Type 1 diabetes using continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) devices, and offer special therapy for obesity with low-calorie diets.
We often see the patients with pituitary disorder (Acromegaly, Cushing’s disease), thyroid disease (Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s disease, thyroid tumors), parathyroid disease (calcium disorders), pancreatic endocrine tumor (insulinoma), adrenal disease (aldosteronism, pheochromocytoma), and gonadal disorder. In addition to the examination, diagnosis, and treatment by experienced endocrinologists, appropriate examinations and surgical treatments are carried out in close cooperation with the endocrine surgery, neurosurgery, and radiology departments in our hospital.
On a specialized consultation, we treat gestational diabetes and dyslipidemia such as familiar hypercholesterolemia. All of us examine a patient with the aims of rapid diagnosis and the most advanced forms of treatment.
Medical services
We provide hormone replacement and suppression treatments, special nutritional management, and health and lifestyle education delivered by board-certified specialists in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic diseases, and fellows. We serve as a multidisciplinary team consisting of special nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, and doctors of other specialties.
Diagnosis and treatment policy
Diagnosis is made using appropriate, evidence-based tests and advanced testing technology. We provide a comprehensive diagnosis and determine the most suitable type of treatment that best fits the patient’s age and environment. We believe this approach is beneficial not only to improve the patient’s current wellbeing but also to ensure long-term health outcomes.
Frequently performed tests
Hormone stimulation tests, diurnal blood and urine sampling tests for endogenous hormone secretion, imaging (including X-rays of bones, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, radioisotope imaging, ultrasonography, measurement of enzyme activity testing).
Awards and Honors
- Diabetes care TEAM –received Professor Lin Ruixiang Team Excellence Award (year 2016)
- Diabetes care TEAM –received Symbol of National Quality Award (year 2017)
- Diabetes Care Health promotion Award (year 2014~2019)