The Division of Endocrinology provides assessment and management services for patients with a variety of endocrine disorders, especially in the areas of diabetes, pituitary diseases, adrenal disorders and disorders of calcium and bone metabolism.

We have extensive experience in the management of such disorders and, where necessary, utilize the state-of-the-art USC Endocrine Laboratory to assist in diagnostic assessment. For patients who require surgery, there are a number of renowned USC surgeons who specialize in endocrine surgery, especially of the pituitary gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands and adrenal glands. The latest in medical management is also available in cases where surgery is not required.

The center offers a comprehensive program that includes state-of-the-art medical care and a diabetes self-management program that has achieved American Diabetes Association recognition.

Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, certified diabetes educators (CDE), dietitians and specialty physicians such as nephrologists, cardiologists, neurologists, ophthalmologists and orthopaedic surgeons.

Services include:

• Intensive diabetes management for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Early diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes, prevention of type 2 diabetes
• Gestational diabetes care
• Pre-conception care
• Diabetes and pregnancy management
• Insulin pump therapy

In addition to providing patients with the opportunity to participate in clinical trials, the center also offers two community programs: a monthly support group for patients on intensive therapy with multiple injections or insulin pump and an annual half-day educational seminar.

USC Westside Center for Diabetes

Located in west Los Angeles, the USC Westside Center for Diabetes is directed by Dr. Anne Peters, an internationally recognized specialist in diabetes care.

The Westside Center for Diabetes is a full-service facility specializing in the prevention and treatment of diabetes in children and adults. The center also treats all disorders of metabolism and endocrinology (such as thyroid, cholesterol, pituitary and adrenal disorders). The center is staffed by an expert team consisting of diabetologists, endocrinologists, pediatricians, internists, diabetes nurse educators, a nutritionist, nurse practitioner, and dermatologist. Staff members are certified diabetes educators, and the center’s diabetes education program is certified by the American Diabetes Association, in conjunction with the USC Diabetes Program, located on the USC Health Sciences Campus.

The Westside Center also has a clinical research program to conduct studies designed to advance the treatment of diabetes.

Specialized services available at the Westside Center for Diabetes:

• Diabetes screening and prevention
• Nutritional, weight loss and exercise therapies
• Treatment of pre-diabetes and type 1 and 2 diabetes
• Individual education on use of glucose meters, insulin and other tools for the treatment of diabetes
• Intensive insulin therapy
• Use of insulin pumps
• Treatment of hypertension and abnormal cholesterol levels
• Management of gestational (pregnancy-induced) diabetes
• Support groups
• Downloading and analysis of blood glucose meters
• Continuous blood glucose monitoring and interpretation of blood sugar trends
• Full hormonal testing