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. Colorado has 105 practicing diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism doctors. Broken out by city, diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism doctor density in Alamosa is 1, in Arvada is 2, in Aurora is 36, in Boulder is 8, in Brush is 1, in Centennial is 1, in Colorado Springs is 7, in Cortez is 1, in Denver is 63, in Englewood is 3, in Fort Collins is 2, in Fort Morgan is 1, in Glenwood Springs is 1, in Golden is 1, in Grand Junction is 1, in Greeley is 2, in Greenwood Village is 1, in Lafayette is 3, in Lakewood is 1, in Lone Tree is 1, in Longmont is 3, in Louisville is 2, in Parker is 1, in Pueblo is 5, in Pueblo West is 1, in Thornton is 1, in Trinidad is 1, in Westminster is 1, and in Wheat Ridge is 3.

Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater. Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177. Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18 and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.