9.5 Career Connections
Career Connections[1]
Endocrinologist
Endocrinology is a specialty in the field of medicine that focuses on the treatment of endocrine system disorders. Endocrinologists are medical doctors who specialize in treating diseases associated with hormonal systems, ranging from thyroid disease to diabetes mellitus. Endocrine surgeons treat endocrine disease through the removal, or resection, of the affected endocrine gland. In addition to treating patients, endocrinologists may be involved in research to improve the understanding of endocrine system disorders and develop new treatments for these diseases.
Read more information about endocrinologists on the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology’s web page.
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Diabetes nurse educators are registered nurses who specialize in helping people effectively self-manage the chronic disease of diabetes mellitus. They provide instruction on monitoring blood glucose levels, administering insulin, making healthy diet choices, and caring for feet and skin to prevent complications.[2]
Read more on Indeed’s web page How to Become a Diabetes Educator in 5 Steps.
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians and nutritionists often help people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and other endocrine disorders plan appropriate diets to manage their disease and lead healthy lives. They typically have a bachelor’s degree and work in many settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics.
Read more information on the Bureau of Labor’s web page about Dietitians and Nutritionists.
- Ernstmeyer, K., & Christman, E. (Eds.). (2024). Medical terminology 2e. Open RN | WisTech Open. https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/medterm/ ↵
- DailyNurse. (n.d.). Diabetes educator. https://dailynurse.com/diabetes-educator/#:~:text=The%20diabetic%20nurse%20educator%20establishes,glucose%3B%20and%20administration%20of%20insulin ↵
A specialty in the field of medicine that focuses on the treatment of endocrine system disorders.
Medical doctors who specialize in treating diseases associated with hormonal systems.
Treat endocrine disease through the removal, or resection, of the affected endocrine gland.
