Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Approximately 29.7 million Americans were diagnosed with diabetes in 2021. Another 98 million show prediabetic symptoms and are prime candidates for developing the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Houston Methodist’s endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism department offers patients a comprehensive, integrated team of health care experts who provide personalized care for individuals with diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and/or lipid disorders, as well as endocrine and metabolic disorders. Our specialists work collaboratively with referring physicians to ensure that patients benefit from emerging advances in clinical care and research.
Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked No. 6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Nationally Recognized in Diabetes & Endocrinology Care
Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked best in Texas and No. 6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for Diabetes & Endocrinology. U.S. News & World Report has also named Houston Methodist Hospital one of the nation’s best as a nationally ranked Honor Roll hospital
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Specialized Diabetes & Endocrinology Programs
In addition to treating endocrine and metabolic disorders, we provide comprehensive care for individuals with diabetes and obesity - including prevention and screening - through our programs listed below.
Adult Type 1 Diabetes Center
Approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year, half of whom are adults. More than 75% of people with type 1 diabetes are 18 years or older. We use the latest technology to provide individualized care for patients with type 1 diabetes and prevent these complications:
- Blindness
- End-stage kidney disease
- Lower extremity amputation
- Cardiovascular disease
Transplant Endocrinology and Hospital Glucose Control Program
Diabetes and transplant specialists at Houston Methodist have created screening tools for early identification of patients at risk for new onset diabetes after transplant.
Interventions during the posttransplant period are aimed at reducing the risk of organ rejection.
Inpatient Diabetes Program
Diabetes Self-Management Program for Adolescents and Adults
This self-management program promotes your ability to manage diabetes through:
- An overview of diabetes and how it affects your body
- Designs for individualized plan of care through diet, exercise and medication
- Guidance in controlling blood glucose and avoiding complications
When needed, our expert physicians work with the teams at the Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center and Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center to treat complications associated with diabetes and transplantation, as well as cardiovascular conditions.
The endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism group treats patients undergoing pancreas and islet transplants and also works with the Houston Methodist Center for Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery to help patients improve their nutrition and extend their healthy living.
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized as an international leader pioneering research, prevention and management of diabetes, obesity and metabolic disorders. Our high-quality services are further validated by certifications received from the ADA for our care of diabetes and our center of excellence designation for bariatric surgery from the American College of Surgeons.