Diabetes, endocrine and metabolism disorders involve several different body systems, including the thyroid, the metabolism, and the reproductive system. An endocrinologist is a physician who deals with endocrine system disorders, involving glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also helps patients deal with disorders such as diabetes, nutritional disorders, and problems with reproductive health.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Georgia has 178 practicing diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism doctors. Broken out by city, diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism doctor density in Alpharetta is 3, in Americus is 1, in Athens is 2, in Atlanta is 75, in Augusta is 18, in Austell is 1, in Bainbridge is 1, in Brunswick is 2, in Canton is 1, in Carrollton is 1, in Cartersville is 2, in Columbus is 5, in Conyers is 5, in Cordele is 2, in Cumming is 3, in Dalton is 2, in Darien is 1, in Decatur is 15, in Duluth is 2, in Dunwoody is 1, in East Point is 2, in Evans is 1, in Fayetteville is 1, in Fort Gordon is 1, in Gainesville is 4, in Greensboro is 3, in Hinesville is 1, in Jasper is 1, in Kingsland is 1, in Lagrange is 1, in Lawrenceville is 8, in Macon is 8, in Marietta is 6, in Oakwood is 1, in Peachtree City is 1, in Ringgold is 1, in Riverdale is 4, in Rome is 2, in Rossville is 1, in Roswell is 5, in Saint Simons Island is 1, in Savannah is 4, in Smyrna is 2, in Snellville is 2, in Stockbridge is 3, in Taylorsville is 2, in Tucker is 1, in Valdosta is 1, in Warner Robins is 1, in Waycross is 1, and in Woodstock is 2.

Georgia is rich in history, from its statehood in 1788, to its tobacco plantations, to its civil rights memorials. Atlanta is its vibrant capital city, and it offers a myriad of music, arts, sports and nightlife. While in Atlanta, visit the world’s largest aquarium, the Woodruff Arts Center, or the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Ride the Old Town Trolley in Savannah, and listen to some live jazz and blues at one of Savannah’s many festivals. Georgia’s mountain parks offer hiking, biking, climbing, and other outdoor activities. On Georgia’s coastline, you can go boating, deep sea fishing or kayaking in the Atlantic. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge draws many visitors yearly.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Georgia has a population of 9,072,576. Of this population, 2,319,806 are under the age of 18 and 865,997 are at or above the age of 65.