Diabetes & Endocrinology Services
in Luton
Endocrinology is the study of hormones and the endocrine system, which includes glands like the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands. These hormones regulate key body functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction. The field focuses on understanding hormone imbalances and disorders, including diabetes and thyroid diseases, and plays a crucial role in improving treatments and advancing health knowledge.

We can help with:
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Erectile dysfunction/ Low testosterone
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Diabetes (Type 1 and 2)
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Low libido
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Thyrotoxicosis (Graves’ disease)
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Uncontrolled blood pressure
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Addison’s disease
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Adrenal problems
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Fatty liver
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Female hypo sexual desire disorder
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Goitre
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Hirsutism
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Hypoglycaemia
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Hypothyroidism (Hashimotos)
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Obesity
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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Prediabetes
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Pituitary problems
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Post bariatric surgery hypoglycaemia

Blood Tests
All patients should be advised that before booking to see endocrinologists it is important to have all the correct blood tests so that they can make the most of their appointment. If they want to make sure that they have all the required lab work done, then they can book a GP appointment beforehand. As a general the blood tests needed are:
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Erectile dysfunction – Serum Testosterone, FBC, LFT, SHBG, Prolactin, FSH/LH, if age >50 PSA
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Diabetes type 1 - Hba1c, RFT, LFT, Lipid panel, TSH, urine ACR, CGM download
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Diabetes type 2 - Hba1c, RFT, LFT, Lipid panel, TSH, Urine ACR, CGM download
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Low libido/ Low testosterone - Serum Testosterone, FBC. LFT, SHBG, Prolactin, FSH/LH, if age >50 PSA
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Hyperthyroidism - TSH. FT4, FT3, Thyroid Receptor Antibodies, LFT, FBC
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Uncontrolled blood pressure - RFT, LFT, FBC, Serum renin Aldosterone, Plasma metanephrines (this can be requested later after consultation)

