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Track what matters most: A1C, blood pressure, weight & cholesterol. Download labs from your doctor’s portal. See your progress over time with easy to read graphs. Take charge of the key numbers & achieve better health.

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Make your diabetes management easier with everything you need in one place. The Iowa Diabetes Portal is free to all Iowans! Track your blood sugar, med list, appointments, & so much more! Learn more about your diabetes with our reports, trends, charts, & graphs. Track Your Progress Trending this Week The Do’s and Don’ts of Blood Sugar Logging

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What are the functions of the endocrine system?

What is the endocrine system?#N#The endocrine system is a complex group of glands and organs that produce and regulate hormones in the bloodstream to control many functions of the body - such as reproduction, metabolism and growth and development . Hormones also control the way you respond to your surroundings, and they help provide the proper amount of energy and nutrition your body needs to function. The major glands that make up the endocrine system include the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal, pituitary and hypothalamus.

What is an endocrinologist?

An endocrinologist is a specialty-trained physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the endocrine (hormonal) system and certain other metabolic conditions. Diabetes is the most common type of endocrine disorder, but endocrinologists provide care for patients with many other conditions including:

Why do endocrinologists do research?

Endocrinologists also conduct research to better understand how glands function, as well as clinical research to learn the best treatment methods. Primary care physicians refer patients to an endocrinologist when they have a problem with their endocrine system.

What is a hospital's diabetes score?

A hospital's diabetes score is based on multiple data categories, including patient survival, volume and more. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating were significantly better than the national average.

What is the job of an endocrinologist?

Endocrinologists treat a range of endocrine disorders and dysfunctions, including diabetes, infertility, and problems with the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and the pituitary gland.

Can you email Iowa Clinic?

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