Diabetes and Endocrinology Care


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MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes and Endocrinology Care is the largest endocrine practice in the state of Iowa, providing comprehensive health care services to adult patients diagnosed with diabetes and hormonal disorders.

MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes and Endocrinology Care is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for its diabetes program. We work collaboratively with Certified Diabetes Educators at the MercyOne Diabetes Education Program.

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking #1 in the Des Moines metro with a high performing rating in diabetes.

A hospital's diabetes score is based on multiple data categories, including patient survival, volume and more. Hospitals that earned a high performing rating were significantly better than the national average.

What does this mean for you? You get world-class care with world-class experts, committed to radically convenient, personalized care.

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Endocrinology 

What is the endocrine system?

The endocrine system is a complex group of glands and organs that produce and regulate hormones in the bloodstream to control many functions of the body - such as reproduction, metabolism and growth and development. Hormones also control the way you respond to your surroundings, and they help provide the proper amount of energy and nutrition your body needs to function. The major glands that make up the endocrine system include the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal, pituitary and hypothalamus.

Endocrinologists also conduct research to better understand how glands function, as well as clinical research to learn the best treatment methods. Primary care physicians refer patients to an endocrinologist when they have a problem with their endocrine system.

 

What type of medical training do endocrinologists receive?

Our endocrinologists are board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism care. These providers have completed three to four years of training in internal medicine, followed by two to three years of additional training and fellowship in endocrinology.

Our Services

An endocrinologist is a specialty-trained physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the endocrine (hormonal) system and certain other metabolic conditions. Diabetes is the most common type of endocrine disorder, but endocrinologists provide care for patients with many other conditions.

Click here to view a list of our services.

Click here to view a list of our in-house procedures, which are offered beyond our routine appointments and expert endocrine care.

 

Diabetes care

When you are diagnosed with diabetes, it's important to develop a partnership with your health care providers. At MercyOne, our comprehensive team of physicians, advanced care practitioners, registered dieticians and certified diabetes educators work with you to help manage your diabetes and ensure you are enjoying your everyday life without complications. 

Diabetes Education Program

The Diabetes Education Program at MercyOne Des Moines is a multidisciplinary team of certified diabetes educators that work with patients and their physicians to control diabetes and prevent or reduce complications. 


(515) 643-5203


The Diabetes Education Care program provides education on the following topics:

  • Understanding the basics of diabetes
  • Self-monitoring of blood glucose 
  • Insulin pump therapy
  • Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
  • Medication management - insulin and oral agents
  • Behavior modification
  • Appropriate exercise
  • Proper nutrition
  • Meal planning
  • Preventing diabetes complications
  • Motivating yourself to live well
  • Healthy habits for your feet, skin and eyes
  • Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
  • Community resources

Click here to view Diabetes Care Resources (English & Spanish)

Click here to view our printable Diabetes Blood Sugar Log

Before your appointment

Please download, complete necessary forms prior to your appointment (view list of forms below).  Also, we suggest you write down your questions and concerns to share with our staff.  Please plan on arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled time to complete registration.

What to bring
  • Insurance card - we need to have a copy on file
  • Photo identification
  • List of all medications
  • Blood sugar records, if appropriate
  • Blood glucose meter, if appropriate
Billing Questions

For billing questions, call (515) 643-2519 or (888) 515-7155, Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.