Our endocrinologists help you optimize your health while living with diabetes, thyroid disorders, high cholesterol and osteoporosis. We believe in a team approach, and we help coordinate aspects of your endocrine health with other specialists. By working together, we can help you on the road to better health.
Endocrinology
About Us
Our Services
Our integrated team of medical professionals includes doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, a dietitian, educators and clinical professionals who work with you to improve your health.
Calcium and parathyroid hormone management
Continuous glucose monitoring
Diabetes care
Growth evaluations
Pituitary function tests
Testosterone replacement
Thyroid lab evaluation
Resources
Diabetes support group
Join us for a FREE support group for those living with diabetes. Meetings are at Springfield Clinic Carpenter on the third Monday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Call the Diabetes Learning Center at 217.528.7541 to reserve your spot.
Each session will begin with a 5-10 minute educational talk on a particular topic related to diabetes. Then, participants can discuss anything they would like related to diabetes and ask questions to available experts and each other. Future sessions could include guest speakers or trips to local places, such as the farmers’ markets.
Topics will include:
Building a healthy support system
Benefits of being physically active
How to plan a healthy diet
Healthy snacking
Dealing with high and low blood sugars
Travel planning with diabetes
June
6th: Reducing Risks
13th: Being Active
20th: Taking Medication
27th: Support Group
August
1st: Monitoring
8th: Problem Solving
15th: Healthy Coping
22nd: Reducing Risks
29th: Support Group
October
3: Being Active
10th: Health Eating
17th: Taking Medications
24th: Monitoring
31st: Support Group
December
5th: Problem Solving
12th: Healthy Coping
19th: Reducing Risks