The Department of Endocrinology at Shanghai Ruijin Hospital is known as China's national team for diabetes treatment. As one of the oldest and strongest departments in the field of endocrinology in China, Ruijin has accumulated deep experience in treating diabetes, thyroid diseases and adrenal diseases, and undertakes a large number of national-level clinical research and treatment tasks.
Academic status and clinical strength
Founded decades ago, the Department of Endocrinology at Ruijin Hospital is one of the most important birthplaces of endocrine and metabolic medicine in China. The department has a complete system of specialized diabetes outpatient services, inpatient management and complication screening, equipped with advanced blood glucose monitoring and islet function assessment tools, providing individualized treatment plans for patients at different stages of diabetes.
Its diabetes reversal and intensive management programs have helped many patients improve blood glucose control and delay the progression of complications.
Scope of services
This covers type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, thyroid nodules, adrenal diseases, pituitary diseases, osteoporosis and various metabolic syndromes.
Information for international patients
International patients should organize previous blood glucose records, medication lists and relevant examination reports before consultation. Since diabetes management emphasizes long-term follow-up, patients are advised to fully discuss long-term treatment and remote follow-up plans with doctors.
MedBridge assistance
MedBridge can help international patients book expert outpatient appointments at the Endocrinology Department of Ruijin Hospital, providing medical record translation, examination accompaniment, medication guidance translation and follow-up coordination.