Endocrine Disorders

The endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout your body. These glands make hormones that travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Hormones work slowly and affect body processes from head to toe, including growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, and/or mood.  Endocrine disorders, ranging from diabetes to pituitary disorders, affect the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. For example, in the United States, 23.6 million children and adults have Diabetes. This represents 8% of the population, making it the most common endocrine disorder in the country.*

Maxim Healthcare Services understands that often times, coping with an endocrine condition means making lifestyle modifications, such as changes in diet, exercise habits, or having to take medications. If you or a loved one suffers from or is experiencing symptoms of a debilitating endocrine disorder, you understand the challenges and discomfort that one can bring.

Maxim provides a continuum of care that includes:

• Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)
• Thyroid Disorders
• Growth Hormone Deficiency
• Adrenal Gland Disorders
• Acid-base Regulation and Disorders
• Amyloidosis Carcinoid Tumors
• Fluid and Electrolyte Metabolism
• Lipid Disorders
• Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Syndromes
• Pituitary Disorders
• Polyglandular Deficiency Syndromes
• Education of Patient and Family on Medication and Disease Process

As a national provider of skilled nurses and companions, Maxim can help treat patients living with even the most complex endocrine disorders.  You can depend on Maxim to assign qualified and compassionate caregivers for you or your loved one. We will compare your preferences to our caregivers’ qualifications ensuring a compatible match.

For more information on services available in your area, contact Maxim Healthcare Services today.

Service offerings may vary by individual office location. Find the Maxim Healthcare Services office location near you.

*http://www.cdc.gov/