The Division of Endocrinology provides a wide range of services for the management of Diabetes Mellitus as well as hormonal disorders.

Our Diabetes Centre, staffed by endocrinologists, diabetes nurse educators, podiatrists and dieticians, offer consultation as well as all the necessary support services for diabetic patients.

Apart from specialist clinics that care for those with complicated cases and difficult-to-control diabetes, we also have a unique one-stop Full Diabetes Assessment package, consisting of blood tests (glycated haemoglobin, creatinine, cholesterol and glucose levels), urinary microalbuminuria, retinal photography, podiatry assessment, dietary review, diabetes counselling, followed by final review by an endocrinologist.

All diabetic patients, including those under the care of family physicians and the polyclinics, are strongly advised to undergo a Full Assessment annually to monitor their overall condition.

Our Diabetes Centre has also initiated a Chronic Care Programme to co-manage diabetic patients with stable disease with participating family physicians by keeping track of their progress through the annual Full Assessment, and providing quick access to support services should the need arise.

Besides diabetes, the Division of Endocrinology also offers clinical services for the diagnosis, treatment and management of various hormonal problems, including:

• Pituitary disorders
  • Growth hormone excess or deficiency
  • Hyperprolactinaemia
  • Pituitary tumours
  • Diabetes insipidus


• Thyroid disorders
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Benign Thyroid nodules
  • Thyroid cancer


• Adrenal disorders
  • Cortisol excess or deficiency
  • Mineralocorticoid excess or deficiency
  • Adrenal tumours


• Reproductive disorders
  • Hypogonadism


• Osteoporosis



• Metabolic disorders
  • Cholesterol problems
  • Electrolyte problems

In addition, the following sub-speciality services have been set up to cater to specialized needs:

• Andropause & Men’s Health
  • Dealing with the problems of declining testosterone in ageing men


• Obesity
  • Providing individualized effective weight loss programmes, in conjunction with Sports Medicine

Apart from clinical work, our endocrinologists are also actively involved in clinical research. They regularly present at national and international scientific meetings related to clinical science in their respective areas of expertise.