Hormones control energy, weight, growth and blood sugar. When they fall out of balance, the signs can be easy to miss: constant thirst, tiredness, weight gain or loss, hair fall, and feeling too hot or too cold. Diabetes and thyroid disorders are the most common conditions, and both are diagnosed with simple blood tests such as HbA1c and TSH. Treatment combines medicines with food, activity and regular monitoring.
Long-term care matters here. Some diabetes medicines can cause low blood sugar, and doses often change over time, so follow-up tests and reviews are part of the plan.
Care in this subspecialty includes:
