Department of Endocrinology And Paediatric Endocrinology

The Department of Diabetology & Endocrinology at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai aims to provide the best possible patient care by incorporating the latest treatments. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones, including Hypertension or High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and High Cholesterol. We are considered to be one of the best hospitals for Diabetology in Mumbai.

Endocrinology is the field of Hormone-related Diseases that deals with the Endocrine System. These glands secrete hormones into the blood. Hormones of the endocrine system perform various functions and may have different effects depending on which organ is targeted. Many laboratory tests are used for diagnosis, which may include diagnostic imaging. As a leading endocrinology hospital in Mumbai, Gleneagles Hospital has some of the best Endocrinologists in Mumbai who will perform various tests to provide personalised care to the patient. We are one of the best hospitals for Endocrine Disorders in Mumbai as we treat the patient by observing changes on a cellular level.

Diagnosis of Endocrine Diseases

As a top paediatric endocrinology hospital in Mumbai and one of the best hospitals for diabetes management in Mumbai, the services offered by the Department of Endocrinology And Paediatric Endocrinology include the following

• Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test
  The fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) is the preferred method to screen for Diabetes. The FPG test measures a person’s blood sugar level after fasting for at least 8 hours.
• A1C test to diagnose Diabetes
  The A1C test is a blood test that reflects your average blood glucose levels over the past three months. The A1C test is also called the HbA1c or glycated haemoglobin test. 
• Random plasma glucose (RPG) test
  It is a blood test that’s performed any time of day and doesn’t require the patient to fast. RPC measures the sugar level in your blood at that particular moment.
• Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
  A glucose tolerance test measures how well your body’s cells can absorb glucose (sugar) after you consume a specific amount of sugar.