Nationally Recognized Diabetes and Endocrinology Care
U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals 37th in the nation for its diabetes and endocrinology specialties, with innovative clinical and nationally recognized patient education programs that improve care for people throughout the region.
Innovative Care and Diabetes Education
We provide comprehensive care for adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetes complications. This includes a a diabetes education program and state-of-the-art continuous glucose monitoring.
Our innovative inpatient diabetes management service, founded in 2001, manages patients’ glucose levels during hospitalization and empowers patients to manage their own care after discharge.
Specialized Care for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease
We provide bone densitometry, specialized therapy and education for patients with metabolic bone disease at the multidisciplinary Osteoporosis Clinical Center. Our team includes experts in orthopedics, endocrinology, and sports medicine. Because being diagnosed with a metabolic disorder can be overwhelming, we have also implemented an innovative nurse navigator program to ensure all patients receive the individualized care and close follow-up.
Unique, Interdisciplinary Care for Endocrine Disorders
Our faculty work alongside other medical specialties to provide comprehensive and patient-focused care for individuals with cystic fibrosis associated diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. We co-lead multidisciplinary clinics with our surgery colleagues to achieve world-class care for thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and pituitary disorders. These clinics create a local, regional, and national referral center for patients with endocrine disorders.
