Diabetes is a challenging disease to manage. The 20 million Americans who have it must watch what they eat, exercise regularly, and monitor blood glucose levels several times a day to prevent complications.

Diabetes services are offered by Duke’s Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, which was ranked 26th in the nation for digestive health care by the 2011 America’s Best Hospitals edition of U.S.News & World Report.

Duke offers special expertise in treating patients with poorly controlled type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including patients with insulin resistance. Patients come from all over North Carolina and the Southeastern United States to receive the quality of diabetes care that Duke provides.

The physicians, certified diabetes nurse educators (CDEs), dietitians, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and clinic staff at Duke's Adult Endocrine & Diabetes Clinic understand that diabetes management can be a daunting task. They work together with patients using a team approach to integrate diabetes care into life with minimal intrusion.

For inpatients, Duke’s diabetes management service consults with physicians to help control blood sugar in almost every area of the hospital.

Diabetes Research

In addition to providing the best clinical care, the division is also home to a number of clinical, basic science, and translational investigators who direct studies in a variety of areas.

Areas of study include mechanisms of insulin action and insulin resistance, treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, polycystic ovarian syndrome, osteoporosis, and inherited and acquired hypophosphatemic bone disease.

Appointments

To make an appointment, call 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853). Physicians can make referrals by calling 800-MED-DUKE (800-633-3853).