Why choose endocrinology consultants of East Tennessee?
Like us on facebook to keep up with the latest happenings! Endocrinology Consultants of East Tennessee specializes in the treatment of various endocrine diseases and metabolic disorders, including diabetes. Our board certified physicians have been serving the East Tennessee region and surrounding counties since 1987.
What is the ECET patient portal?
As a patient of Endocrinology Consultants of East Tennessee (ECET), you are authorized for an account on our secure web-based patient portal. The patient portal gives you the ability to do the following:
What is endocrine health?
We look forward to serving you and being your partners for endocrine health. The endocrine system is a complex group of glands that create hormones to help control activities in your body. An endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor that diagnoses and treats diseases that affect these glands.
How do I enroll in a patient portal for my practice?
To enroll, call the office practice and provide a personal (non-work) email address to become an approved user of that practice's patient portal.
What is endocrinology in East Tennessee?
Endocrinology Consultants of East Tennessee specializes in the treatment of various endocrine diseases and metabolic disorders, including diabetes. Our board certified physicians have been serving the East Tennessee region and surrounding counties since 1987. It is our desire to provide the best possible endocrine care available to our patients. To that end, we work in close consultation with your primary care physician to provide a comprehensive care plan that strives for the highest quality outcomes.
What is the endocrine system?
WHAT WE TREAT. The endocrine system is a complex group of glands that create hormones to help control activities in your body. An endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor that diagnoses and treats diseases that affect these glands.
Children's Hospital Patient Portal
If your child has been to the hospital for tests or treatment, you may have already received an email with a link to the portal.
Affiliated Practices Patient Portal
To enroll, call the office practice and provide a personal (non-work) email address to become an approved user of that practice's patient portal.
What is the Ecet Diabetes Center?
The ECET Diabetes Center provides adults with diabetes the latest information on diabetes education, treatment and management so they can benefit from lifelong good health. Whether you want to better control your blood sugars, eat a healthier diet, avoid complications, or just need a diabetes “tune-up”, the program will provide the information and support you need to be successful. Our motto is “Learning today for a Healthier Tomorrow”. Our goal is to help you live a long healthy, active, independent life with diabetes.
What is ECET pump?
ECET is a contracted Pump Training Center with Certified Pump Trainers. We can assist you with starting and maintaining pump therapy.
Can you attend ecet with diabetes?
Those with or without diabetes can attend ECET weight management program. The program starts with a group class and then either individual or support group sessions monthly to help you achieve your weight loss goal.
What is the specialty of a pediatric endocrinologist?
A pediatric endocrinologist treats children with growth, puberty, diabetes or other hormone and gland disorders. The most common problems pediatric endocrinologists treat are obesity, diabetes, growth problems, early or delayed puberty, enlarged thyroid gland, issues with the pituitary or adrenal glands, ovarian and testicular dysfunction, ...
What hormones are needed for endocrinology?
Childhood Diabetes. One of the hormones that require endocrinologists' attention is insulin. This hormone moves food energy from the blood into muscle, fat and liver cells. When your child does not have enough insulin or becomes resistant to it, they can develop diabetes.
Where is the thyroid gland located?
The thyroid gland is located in your neck. It affects your metabolism. A pediatric endocrinologist may discover that your child's thyroid is producing too little thyroid hormone. This condition is called hypothyroidism.
What happens when a child's thyroid produces too many hormones?
When your child's thyroid produces too many hormones, they may develop hyperthyroidism, or Graves' disease. In hyperthyroidism the metabolism becomes overreactive, which may result in:
