Our mission is personal care at the highest level.

⬇︎continuous glucose monitor;                                                              ⬇︎DXA scanner                                ⬇︎parathyroid anatomy      ⬇︎thyroid ultrasound image

⬆︎normal and osteoporosis;                           ⬆︎glucometer;                           ⬆︎tubeless insulin pump                                   ⬆︎ancient and modern insulin pump

Note that this practice does not generally treat with "bioidentical hormones" as they have not been proven to be more effective nor have fewer risks than extensively studied FDA approved medications. We do not treat fatigue or metabolism issues as a condition in isolation and we do not prescribe anti-aging medications.  We also do not treat low progesterone or low testosterone in women.

Locations and Hours

Northwest Location:  5910 N La Cholla Blvd

St Marys Location:  1773 W St Marys Rd Suite 202

Locations near Northwest Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital

Patient Education and Resources

(Click the blue links)

DIABETES
Type 1 diabetes mellitus quality information at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetestype1.html
Type 2 diabetes mellitus quality information at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetestype2.html
Monitor online your food intake and exercise (free) – also an app http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
Find out about food facts – also an app http://www.calorieking.com/foods/
Recipes good for Diabetes, and other lifestyle resources http://www.dlife.com/
Find out carbs through pictures - also an app http://www.carbsandcals.com/ 
Healthy eating http://www.diabeteseducator.org/DiabetesEducation/Patient_Resources/
   
THYROID
Hashimotos http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/hashimoto/
Graves disease http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000358.htm
Hypothyroidism http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000353.htm
Thyroid cancer and for low iodine cookbook http://www.thyca.org/
Thyroid conditions with web information and pdf files, a lot of info about Radioactive-iodine http://www.thyroid.org/patient-thyroid-information/ata-patient-education-web-brochures/

OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteoporosis http://www.nos.org.uk/page.aspx?pid=247&srcid=1024
Calcium and vitamin D intake (refresh page !) http://www.uptodate.com/contents/calcium-and-vitamin-d-for-bone-health-beyond-the-basics
Calcium and vitamin D, ( search keyword ‘report brief calcium’  http://www.iom.edu

PITUITARY
Pituitary health and disease http://pituitary.org/
Diabetes insipidus (not diabetes mellitus) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000377.htm

MENOPAUSE
Menopause http://www.patient.co.uk/health/menopause-and-hrt-leaflet
Menopause http://www.arhp.org/publications-and-resources/patient-resources/fact-sheets/perimenopause/

TESTOSTERONE
Testosterone http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/male-hypogonadism/basics/definition/con-20014235
Testosterone http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/mens-health/expert-answers/testosterone-therapy-side-effects/faq-20090015

HYPERPARATHYROIDISM  
Hyperparathyroidism http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001215.htm
Hypoparathyroidism http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000385.htm

GENERAL

Good resource on many endocrine problems http://www.endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/info/index.aspx?control=Pubs
Good resource on many endocrine problems http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Search topic and select patient information http://www.uptodate.com/

Metabolic health:  The Calorieking Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter 2014 (Book)

Contact

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Address:

Tucson Endocrine Associates

5910 N. La Cholla Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85741

Phone:

+1 520 297 0404

Fax:

+1 520 297 0436

Billing questions?  Please call 722-3777

Please Do Not Use to send personal health information

Doctors and Staff

• Southern Arizona Diabetes Education Services (SADES)

A comprehesive education programs designed to help patients understand and optimally manage their diabetes.   The program includes a private consultation with a nutritionist  plus three classroom visits

• Insulin Pump Support

There are several different insulin pump models.  Finding the model that best suites your individual needs and preferences is important.  We use all the tools available to maximize the benefits of your pump.­

• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Support

The technology permits frequent glucose monitoring (about every ten minutes) without the need to perform frequent fingers stick checks.   There are several CGM platforms available depending on the specific goals of therapy.

• Nutrition Counselling

• Thyroid Ultrasound- realtime

Ultrasound is the best instrument to visualize the anatomy of the thyroid gland.  We are among only a few in Arizona that are ECNU (Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound)

• Radioactive Iodine Therapy­

RAI therapy is a safe and effect treatment for over active thyroid disease.  RAI therapy is also an important adjuvant in the treatment of thyroid cancer.   We have over 20 years experience in this field.­

• In Office Laboratory Services

Independent onsite laboratory testing to make it possible to have the correct testing done in a timely manner.

• DXA Scan (Bone Density Testing)

DXA is short for dual x-ray absorptometry.   The test painless and takes about 20 minutes.  DXA is important in assessing the future risk of fractures and measuring the response to therapy.   The x-ray exposure is about the same as a long airplane flight.­

Tucson Endocrine Services

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SADES

Southern Arizona Diabetes Education Services

SADES is a AADE accredited program designed to help patients with type 2 diabetes to learn about, and better manage, their condition. The program has 4 sessions, each lasting on average 1-1.5 hours in length. The first class can be scheduled during regular hours with our dietitian and the following 3 (group) classes are then provided for 3 consecutive weeks.

Session 1 is a one-on-one class with a registered dietitian to assess your diabetes knowledge and provide you with baseline information on diabetes such as why blood sugars are increasing, target numbers for finger sticks and your hemoglobin A1c, and signs of highs/lows.  Bring your glucose meter!

Session 2 is a class that focuses on nutrition and meal planning for diabetes.

Session 3 covers the medications often used to treat diabetes and the things patients need to know about these treatments.

Session 4 is a class that offers meaningful information on the prevention of diabetes complications. We will also focus on safe targets of blood sugar control and once more info about which foods raise your sugars so much. We also review during this session and answer any other questions participants may have regarding anything covered in the course.  Bring your glucose meter!