Overview
The Diabetes Unit at Al Nas Hospital is a central part of our Endocrinology Department, dedicated to the diagnosis, management, and long-term care of patients with diabetes and endocrine disorders. The unit combines advanced medical expertise with evidence-based protocols to deliver comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of conditions, from diabetes and thyroid disease to adrenal, pituitary, and metabolic bone disorders.
Scope of the Unit
The unit specializes in both inpatient and outpatient endocrine care, integrating advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and multidisciplinary collaboration. It also plays a key role in prevention, patient education, long-term disease management and complications monitoring and treatment.
Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders: Management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes, obesity, and lipid disorders.
Thyroid Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancers.
Adrenal & Pituitary Disorders: Comprehensive care for adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, pituitary tumors, and hormonal imbalances.
Metabolic Bone & Growth Disorders: Evaluation and management of osteoporosis, calcium/vitamin D disorders, short stature, and growth hormone abnormalities.
What We Manage
We care for patients with hormonal and metabolic disorders affecting glands such as the thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and parathyroid, including:
- Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pre diabetes
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Thyroid disease (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules, thyroid cancer)
- Adrenal disorders (Cushing’s, Addison’s, pheochromocytoma, adrenal tumors)
- Pituitary disorders (prolactinoma, growth hormone abnormalities, pituitary adenomas)
- Osteoporosis and bone health conditions
- Lipid disorders and dyslipidemia
