As part of community outreach programs, the department commemorates the World diabetes day and World Osteoporosis Day annually and conducts multiple events targeted towards youngsters and the general public to disseminate knowledge on prevention of diabetes, obesity and its related disorders. Clinical and basic science research has always been at the forefront of our priorities. Numerous interventional and basic science research studies are being conducted to decipher the complexities of diabetes, Osteoporosis, obesity, thyroid and pituitary function disorders. It has garnered the reputation of an active study-site for several pharma sponsored clinical drug trials and has completed several of them successfully.
The Endocrine Molecular laboratory is a dynamic laboratory with its Next Generation Sequencing Platform (NGS). This laboratory offers genetic screening services with multiple gene panels, for variations in important genes involved in genetic disorders affecting adults and children. To cater to the needs of all patients, the laboratory receives genetic samples from other departments of the institution and various regions of India and provides it’s services at a much affordable cost to patients. With a team of 60 staff members, this department is stands as a beacon of excellence in medical care, research and service to all patients visiting the CMC, Vellore, with hopes for better care and clinical outcomes.
The department is one of India’s most recognised centres for hormonal disorders and diabetes in Asia. A number of interventional and basic science studies are conducted for diabetes, bone and pituitary dysfunction. The Endocrine Molecular laboratory, uses next generation sequencing – unique in its genetics for diabetes, bone and endocrine disorders – samples are being analysed from other countries.
The Department of Endocrinology looks after patients with hormone problems and abnormal metabolism.
Common endocrine problems treated are:
- Diabetes (sugar in the blood)
- Thyroid disorders (thyroid swelling, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism)
- Irregular menstruation (oligomenorrhoea & Amenorrhoea)
- Obesity (overweight)
- Short stature (being too short)
- Tall stature (being too tall)
- Young Diabetes / hypertension (age less than 30years)
- Menopausal symptoms
- Osteoporosis (thin bones and repeated fractures)
- Excessive thirst or hunger
- Adrenal problems
- Calcium related problems
- Delayed puberty
- Early puberty
- Lack of sexual developmental
- Pituitary problems
- Problems with Sodium and Potassium metabolism
- Impairment in male sexual function
- Excessive hair growth in females
- Abnormal genitalia
- Genetic Disorders
- Recurrent kidney stones
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OUT-PATIENTS CLINICS
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Day
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Time
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Activities
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Monday
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8.00am to 4.30pm
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Endocrinology Clinic
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8:00am to 12:30pm
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Transplant Endocrinology
Clinic
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12.30pm to 4.30pm
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Pituitary Clinic
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12.30pm to 4.30pm
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Osteoporosis &
Metabolic Clinic
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12.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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Thyroid Clinic
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Tuesday
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12.00 pm – 4.30 pm
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Integrated Diabetes Foot
Clinic (With Vascular surgery and PMR)
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Wednesday
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8.00 am – 12.30 pm
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Endo Diabetes Clinic
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8.00 am – 12.30 pm
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Type 1 Diabetes &
Adult Young Diabetes Clinic
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11.00 am -12.00 pm
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Nuclear Medicine- Surgery
VI- Endocrine Meeting
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12.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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Menopause Clinic (With
Gynecology)
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2.30 pm – 4.30pm
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Diabetes Eye Clinic with
Ophthalmology Dept
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12.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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Gestational Diabetes
Clinic
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2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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Diabetes Foot Procedures
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8.00 pm – 4.30 pm
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Diabetes Foot Clinic
at CMC Vellore Chittoor Campus
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Thursday
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8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Endocrinology Clinic
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8:00am – 12:30pm
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Transplant Endocrinology
OPD
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12.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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Pituitary Clinic
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12.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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Osteoporosis &
Metabolic Clinic
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12.00 pm – 4.30 pm
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Thyroid Clinic
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12.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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Diabetes Foot Procedures
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8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Endocrinology Clinic
at CMC Vellore Chittoor Campus
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8.00 pm – 4.30 pm
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Diabetes Foot Clinic
at CMC Vellore Chittoor Campus
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Friday
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2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
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Neuro-Endocrine meeting
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Saturday
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8.00 am – 12.30 pm
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Bariatric Clinic
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8.00 am – 12.30 pm
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Diabetes Clinic
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8:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Endocrinology Clinic
at CMC Vellore Chittoor Campus
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2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
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Diabetes Foot Procedures
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Daily (Mon – Sat)
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8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Diabetes Educational
services
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At the academic front, the first ever super-speciality training course in Endocrinology- DNB in Endocrinology, in South India. This was change to a DM in Endocrinology in 2011. The number of seats for the DM course in Endocrinology at CMC, Vellore was increased from 2 to 4 seats in the year 2016. Other academic programs conducted at this department include a full-time fellowship program in Diabetes for doctors, Distance Fellowship in Diabetes (DFID) and a Short course for Diabetes counsellors and a training program for doctors and nurses who wish to hone their skills on foot-care for patients with diabetes. The diabetes educator’s training programme was first envisaged and is being conducted in this department to offer comprehensive training in diabetes counselling and management to nurses. The department imparts training to staff of several other mission hospitals on creating awareness and prevention of diabetes at the community.
Courses offered by the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism,CMC Vellore.
Regular Courses
DM Endocrinology
Fellowship in Diabetes
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Distance Fellowship in DM
Hybrid Course
Global Diabetes Foot Training Programme
Short Courses
Intensive Training Program for Secondary Care Doctors In Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Educators Training Programme
Diabetes Foot Care & Footwear Training Programme
