Chicago, Illinois is home to 115 practicing diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism doctors who have offices in 2 counties and 37 zip codes, including zip codes 60612, 60611, 60637, 60616, 60608, 60602, 60614, 60640, 60643, 60625, 60631, 60607, 60619, 60632, 60657, 60646, 60674, 60693, 60645, 60641, 60639, 60638, 60634, 60629, 60618, 60617, 60624, 60622, 60620, and 60613.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Chicago has a population of 2,842,518, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism doctor for every 24,717 residents.

Most people think that Chicago, because of its size and popularity, is Illinois’ capital city, but that distinction belongs to Springfield, home of the Abraham Lincoln Museum. Illinois has hundreds of museums, numerous yearly art and ethnic festivals, a lakeshore bordering Lake Michigan, and the many national forests and parks that offers visitors camping, horseback riding, biking, kayaking, and fishing. Chicago is home to the Sears Tower, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Adler Planetarium, the Museum of Science and Industry, and other cultural opportunities and restaurants in the Navy Pier area.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Illinois has a population of 12,763,371. Of this population, 3,172,677 are under the age of 18 and 1,523,937 are at or above the age of 65.

Description

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.