endocrinology

Whether you have a hormonal imbalance or need help managing your diabetes, we’re here for you. Our endocrinologist and nurse practitioners work with you and your primary care doctor to treat all types of hormone-related conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary glands, testosterone, estrogen, and other endocrine conditions.

Knowing how to manage your diabetes is important. At Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Ninth Avenue, our doctors, diabetes educators and dietitians are here to help. We provide care for adults with pre-diabetes symptoms, Type 1 and 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. By working with your primary care doctor, we deliver personalized care that’s right for you.

Caring for your diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that can affect other parts of your health. At Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Ninth Avenue, we have a network of specialists who work with our diabetes care teams to deliver specialty care for heart disease, kidney failure, nerve pain, eyesight changes, and hard-to-heal foot and skin ulcers. Our endocrinology care team provides a variety of services to help you make important lifestyle changes and learn the skills necessary to stay healthy, including:

• Learn about diabetes, glucose monitoring devices and apps
• Understand your body’s cues for insulin, diabetes medications and healthy food choices
• Follow an effective meal plan and activity routine that’s right for you
• Learn how diabetes can affect stress levels and mood changes

A doctor’s referral is needed to register for our program. For information, call 920-727-8030.

Understanding diabetes symptoms

Managing health risk factors can help prevent pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. We provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and group classes. Your diabetes nutrition care program is personalized for your type of diabetes, symptoms and diabetes-related conditions, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and changes to your vision.

Connecting you to specialty care

Diabetes is a disease that can affect other parts of your health. Your diabetes treatment is personalized for your type of diabetes, symptoms and diabetes-related conditions, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, kidney failure, peripheral neuralgia, changes to your vision, and skin and foot ulcers. Your care team can connect you with doctors who specialize in cardiology, neurology, eye health, wound healing, and podiatry foot care.

If you are experiencing a diabetes-related medical emergency, go to the nearest ER and call 911.