{"id":3308,"date":"2021-08-17T15:41:21","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T15:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/?post_type=uch_location&#038;p=3308"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:42:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T17:42:01","slug":"uchealth-diabetes-and-endocrinology-firestone","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-diabetes-and-endocrinology-firestone\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic &#8211; Firestone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote alignright is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"my-health-connection-your-online-patient-portal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Health Connection: your online patient portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage all our patients to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/access-my-health-connection\/\"><u>sign up for My Health Connection<\/u><\/a>. This is your personal patient portal to request prescription refills, view your medical records or test results and to contact our office.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\r\n<h2>Personalized care that exceeds expectations.<\/h2>\r\nEndocrinologists specialize in treating disorders of the endocrine system such as lipid, metabolic, thyroid and pituitary disorders, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/menopause-and-perimenopause\/\">menopause<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-pressure\/\">hypertension<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/diabetes-endocrinology-care\/\">diabetes<\/a>, and other hormonal or glandular problems.\r\n\r\nAt UCHealth Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic &#8211; Firestone, endocrine specialists provide skilled, compassionate care using the latest proven techniques to diagnose and treat a broad range of endocrine-related conditions. It is our privilege to care for you.\r\n\r\nIf you have a persistent endocrine-related concern, discuss it with your primary care provider to determine if a referral to our specialists is right for you.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to hearing from you to schedule an appointment or answer any questions you have about our providers or services.\n\n\n<h2 id=\"services-we-provide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services we provide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33d8007.01367617-6ac19e4c208a3\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc33d8092.15984088-6ac19e4c20233\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33d8007.01367617-6ac19e4c1ff5b\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Experts in endocrine care  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our endocrinologists specialize in adult endocrine disorders, diabetes, and thyroid disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special interests include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adrenal disorders and adrenal tumors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insulin pump and sensor therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Male hormonal problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menstrual disturbance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pituitary diseases and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/pituitary-tumors\/\">pituitary tumors<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thyroid disease \u2013 including hyperthyroid, thyroid nodules, goiter and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/thyroid-cancer\/\">thyroid cancer<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type 1 and type 2 diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to meeting your health care needs. We welcome new patients with a referral from a primary care physician.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc33d9003.36420441-6ac19e4c207bc\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33d8007.01367617-6ac19e4c1ff5b\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Diabetes care and education  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diabetes care team at our Firestone clinic is a nationally recognized program that meets the American Diabetes Association standards for care and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our endocrinologists and certified diabetes educators (registered nurses and registered dietitians) provide individual and group education, support and counseling for adults and children with diabetes and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our program offers information and support that will increase your understanding and empower you to manage diabetes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to support groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community-wide educational programs (available upon request).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual care and education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual consultation and classes (available with a referral from your primary physician).<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Diabetes classes and individual consultations are a Medicare benefit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our monthly <strong>Diabetes Day to Day<\/strong> classes are designed for people newly diagnosed with diabetes or who desire better control. Registered dietitians and nurses will help you learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carbohydrate counting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correcting the highs and lows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dining out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grocery shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illness concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring tips and timing<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"scheduling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To schedule a physician appointment, please call our office, <a href=\"tel:7204943119\">720.494.3119<\/a>. A referral from your primary care provider is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth participates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/billing-and-pricing\/insured-patients\/\">many different insurance companies<\/a>. Since insurance plans, policies and laws often change, please contact your insurance company to see if we are a contracted provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please notify us if you have an insurance plan change, coverage change or insurance loss, so we can properly bill your claims in a timely manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":7667,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-3308","uch_location","type-uch_location","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location\/3308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/uch_location"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7667"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}