Endocrinology

Balancing Hormones. Managing Diabetes. Empowering Lives.

At SH Medical Centre, Kottayam, our Endocrinology & Diabetology Department is committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of hormone-related and metabolic disorders. With a special focus on diabetes and its complications, we provide both outpatient and inpatient services under the guidance of a dedicated and experienced endocrinologist.
We take a patient-centred approach, combining medical expertise with personalized lifestyle and dietary interventions to help each individual achieve better metabolic health.

What We Treat

Diabetes Care

  • Comprehensive management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
  • Regular monitoring of blood sugar and diabetes-related complications
  • Diet and lifestyle counselling by a qualified clinical dietician

Diabetes Complication Screening & Management

  • Diabetic Neuropathy – Vibration Perception Threshold (VPT) testing / Biothesiometry
  • Diabetic Retinopathy – Routine eye screening
  • Diabetic Nephropathy – Urine analysis and kidney function monitoring
  • Cardiovascular Risk – Risk assessment and preventive care
  • Diabetic Foot Care – Foot screening and wound care

Management of:

  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Gastroparesis and autonomic neuropathy
  • Recurrent infections and delayed wound healing

Endocrine & Hormonal Disorders We Manage

  • Thyroid Disorders – Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Nodules, Cancer
  • Parathyroid & Calcium Metabolism Issues
  • Adrenal & Pituitary Gland Disorders
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Menstrual Irregularities & Hirsutism
  • Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
  • Osteoporosis & Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Puberty Disorders & Growth Issues
  • Hypogonadism, Infertility & Sexual DysfunctionHypertension, Dyslipidemia & Insulin Resistance
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors & Rare Endocrine Syndromes

Our Approach

  • Expert Endocrinology Consultation
  • Individualized Diet Plans & Nutrition Therapy
  • Early Screening for Diabetes Complications
  • Long-term Holistic Management of chronic endocrine conditions

Key Highlights

Our Expertise:

Diagnosis and management Of Type1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Individualized diet and lifestyle counselling by a qualified dietician
Regular monitoring and integrated management of diabetes-related complications, including:
Diabetic neuropathy- screening available via Vibration Perception Threshold(VPT)/ Biothesiometry
Diabetic retinopathy- screening
Diabetic nephropathy- routine urine analysis and kidney function monitoring
Cardiovascular complications-risk assessment and preventive care.
Diabetic foot care-foot screening and wound care.
Erectile dysfunction.
Gastroparesis and autonomic neuropathy.
Prevention of Recurrent infections and poor wound healing.

Our Doctors

Dr Ajeesh T

MBBS, MD(General Medicine), DNB(General Medicine), Dm(Endocrinology), DrNB (Endocrinology)
Consultant