Endocrinology in Madrid | Diabetes, Obesity & Nutrition – Valdebebas Hospital

Endocrinology and Nutrition Service

Medical team led by Dra. Marta Carrasco de la Fuente

The Endocrinology Unit at Hospital Blua Sanitas Valdebebas specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of major endocrine, metabolic, and hormonal disorders.

Our team applies updated protocols based on national and international clinical guidelines and applies the most advanced technology for the control of diabetes and obesity , ensuring comprehensive, accessible, and personalized care.

Areas of Expertise

Diabetes

Diabetes Unit composed of endocrinologists, nutritionists, and specialized nursing staff.
Use of advanced diabetes technology (Continuous Glucose Monitoring – CGM).

Obesity

Multidisciplinary approach: medical, endoscopic, and surgical treatments
Specialized Unit with extensive experience in comprehensive management and long-term follow-up

Nutrition

Dedicated oncological nutrition consultations
Personalized nutritional plans to improve quality of life and clinical outcomes

General Endocrinology

Management of endocrine disorders (thyroid, pituitary, adrenal)
Diagnosis and monitoring of comorbidities associated with diabetes and obesity.

Treatments

General Endocrinology

Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, and other forms of diabetes. Screening and management of complications (diabetic foot, nephropathy, retinopathy, etc.). Continuous glucose monitoring.
Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer).
Pituitary disorders (e.g., prolactinomas, acromegaly, empty sella syndrome, pituitary adenomas, diabetes insipidus, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion).
Multiple endocrine neoplasia and autoimmune polyglandular syndromes.
Adrenal gland disorders (primary adrenal insufficiency, adrenal hyperplasia, hyperaldosteronism, Cushing’s syndrome, pheochromocytomas).
Reproductive endocrinology / gonadal disorders: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hyperandrogenism, hypogonadism, endocrine-related infertility.
Calcium metabolism disorders.
Dyslipidemias.
Multidisciplinary care: coordination with other specialties (cardiology, nephrology, gynecology, surgery, oncology, among others) and participation in multidisciplinary teams for the management of chronic and metabolic diseases.
Endocrine functional tests: stimulation/suppression tests for the diagnosis of endocrine disorders.

Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit

Nutritional assessment and counseling.
Evaluation and treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Detection and therapeutic management of disease-related malnutrition.

Inpatient Care

Endocrine and nutritional assessment of hospitalized patients.
Management of inpatient hyperglycemia.
Enteral and parenteral nutrition.