What is endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the medical speciality that deals with hormones and the organs that produce them. These include, in particular, the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid glands and the adrenal glands. Diabetes, thyroid disorders and disorders of calcium and bone metabolism are among the most common issues addressed in our consultations and are now diagnosed much earlier.
Early detection and personalised treatment of diabetes mellitus
All forms of this chronic metabolic disorder are being diagnosed more frequently. The earlier diabetes mellitus is detected and treated consistently, the more effectively complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels can be prevented.
Modern systems for continuous glucose monitoring and insulin delivery now enable treatments that can be tailored closely to your everyday life. Our aim is to ensure a good quality of life well into old age. With treatment that fits in with your life, rather than the other way round.
Interdisciplinary assessment and treatment
During your consultation, we take the time to discuss your medical history, your symptoms and your test results. Where necessary, we supplement the assessment with hormone and functional tests, as well as imaging examinations.
Because hormonal and metabolic disorders rarely occur in isolation, we work closely with other specialist departments, such as cardiology, nephrology, the osteoporosis clinic and the dietary advice service. Equally important to us is close communication with your GP: this ensures that treatment pathways remain short and coordinated.
Why choose Zuger Kantonsspital?
Our experienced team has been caring for people with diabetes and hormonal disorders for many years: from the initial diagnosis through to long-term monitoring. As an acute care hospital, we have a laboratory, radiology department and other specialist departments all under one roof, which significantly speeds up the diagnostic process.