Patients with diabetes, hyperlipidemias, thyroid problems, hypogonadism, or cortisol problems can now be treated in the 1917 Endocrinology Clinic (located within The 1917 Clinic at UAB).

Endocrinolgy clinic meets monthly on the 2nd & 4th Thursday mornings. It is staffed by a Board Certified Endocrinologist.

Helpful Definitions:

Cortisol problems - The body's natural stress-fighting and anti-inflammatory hormone

Diabetes - A disease in which the body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood. As a result, the level of sugar in the blood is too high. This disease occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or does not use it properly.

Hyperlipidemias - Hyperlipidemia means that there are excess levels of fats in the blood. These fats can be triglycerides, or cholesterol. Hyperlipidemia is often associated with increased risk of heart disease and strokes. There are genetic disorders that predispose to hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia can also be caused by some medications including prednisone and others.

Thyroid Problems - A gland located beneath the voice box (larynx) that produces thyroid hormone. The thyroid helps regulate growth and metabolism.

Hypogonadism - Male hypogonadism is characterized by testosterone levels below the normal range and can be caused by conditions that affect the testes, pituitary gland or hypothalamus gland, or by a genetic disorder. Symptoms can include tiredness, reduced libido and depression.