Endocrinologists in San Antonio
Looking for a diabetes and glandular specialist in San Antonio?
DGD Clinic offers care for patients dealing with diabetes, thyroid issues, hormone disorders, and other endocrine conditions.
| Phone: | (210) 614-8612 |
| Address: | 5107 Medical Drive San Antonio, TX 78229 |
| Fax: | (210) 615-1666 |
| Office Hours: | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5 PM |
Conditions Treated in San Antonio
- Type 1 Diabetes – Requires lifelong insulin management and close glucose monitoring.
- Type 2 Diabetes – Often managed with medication, nutrition changes, and glucose monitoring.
- Diabetic Neuropathy – Nerve damage related to diabetes that affects sensation and circulation.
- Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome – Involves weight, insulin resistance, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
- Osteoporosis and Low Bone Density – Weak bones that increase fracture risk, especially in postmenopausal women.
- Thyroid Nodules – Lumps in the thyroid that may require imaging and monitoring.
- Hypothyroidism – An underactive thyroid that can cause fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.
- Hyperthyroidism – An overactive thyroid that can cause weight loss, palpitations, and anxiety.
- Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD/NAFLD) – Common in patients with diabetes and insulin resistance.
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) – Reduced blood flow to the legs, often linked to diabetes and vascular disease.
Procedures & Treatments in San Antonio
- Diabetes medication management – Dose adjustments for insulin and non-insulin medicines based on glucose patterns and goals.
- CGM setup and training – Sensor selection, placement support, alerts setup, and education on how to use CGM data day to day.
- CGM data interpretation – Review of time-in-range, trends, and highs and lows to guide treatment changes.
- Nutrition and diabetes education – Individual or group education on food choices, lifestyle habits, and practical diabetes skills.
- Thyroid ultrasound – Non-invasive imaging to evaluate thyroid nodules, thyroid size, and related concerns.
- Bone density testing (DEXA) – Measures bone density to assess fracture risk and guide osteoporosis treatment.
- Eversense CGM procedure – Placement and management of a long-term implantable CGM sensor for ongoing glucose monitoring.
- Neuropathy screening tests – In-office testing to identify early nerve dysfunction related to diabetes or neuropathy (examples include SudoScan and NS100).
- Peripheral artery disease screening (ABI) – Compares arm and leg blood pressures to assess circulation and vascular risk.
- FibroScan – A quick, painless liver assessment that estimates liver fat and stiffness, often used for fatty liver screening.