When Should You See An Endocrinologist?

Consider an endocrinology consultation if:

• Diabetes is newly diagnosed
• Your diabetes type is unclear
• Sugar remains uncontrolled
• You have repeated low sugars
• You need insulin
• You are having frequent glucose fluctuations
• You have diabetes complications
• You have diabetes during pregnancy
• You developed diabetes at a young age
• Diabetes runs strongly in your family
• You have unusual features such as ketosis, pancreatic disease or suspected genetic diabetes
• You want an individualised weight and diabetes-management plan