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. Florida has 350 practicing diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism doctors. Broken out by city, diabetes, endocrinology & metabolism doctor density in Aventura is 4, in Bay Harbor Islands is 1, in Bay Pines is 3, in Belleair is 4, in Boca Raton is 6, in Bonita Springs is 4, in Boynton Beach is 10, in Bradenton is 2, in Brandon is 2, in Brooksville is 2, in Cape Coral is 4, in Clearwater is 7, in Clermont is 2, in Cocoa is 1, in Coconut Creek is 1, in Coral Gables is 6, in Coral Springs is 2, in Davie is 1, in Daytona Beach is 7, in Deerfield Beach is 2, in Deland is 1, in Delray Beach is 3, in Dunedin is 2, in Edgewater is 1, in Eustis is 1, in Fort Lauderdale is 11, in Fort Myers is 7, in Fort Walton Beach is 1, in Gainesville is 17, in Geneva is 1, in Gulf Breeze is 1, in Hialeah is 8, in Highland Beach is 1, in Hollywood is 6, in Jacksonville is 31, in Jacksonville Beach is 6, in Jupiter is 10, in Key Biscayne is 1, in Kissimmee is 2, in Lady Lake is 2, in Lake City is 1, in Lake Mary is 3, in Lake Worth is 4, in Lakeland is 2, in Largo is 4, in Leesburg is 2, in Maitland is 4, in Margate is 2, in Marianna is 1, in Melbourne is 11, in Miami is 59, in Miami Beach is 5, in Naples is 9, in New Port Richey is 7, in New Smyrna Beach is 2, in North Fort Myers is 2, in North Miami Beach is 1, in Ocala is 4, in Orange City is 2, in Orange Park is 4, in Orlando is 14, in Ormond Beach is 2, in Palatka is 1, in Palm Beach Gardens is 2, in Palm Coast is 2, in Palm Springs is 2, in Panama City is 2, in Pembroke Pines is 5, in Pensacola is 7, in Plantation is 6, in Pompano Beach is 1, in Port Charlotte is 6, in Port Orange is 1, in Port Richey is 1, in Port Saint Lucie is 2, in Riviera Beach is 2, in Rockledge is 5, in Safety Harbor is 6, in Saint Augustine is 2, in Saint Pete Beach is 1, in Saint Petersburg is 9, in Sarasota is 6, in Sebring is 2, in South Miami is 1, in Spring Hill is 1, in Stuart is 3, in Sunrise is 1, in Tallahassee is 3, in Tamarac is 1, in Tampa is 24, in Tavares is 1, in Titusville is 1, in Venice is 3, in Vero Beach is 4, in Village Of Palmetto Bay is 1, in Wellington is 1, in West Palm Beach is 15, in Weston is 5, in Winter Haven is 2, and in Winter Park is 3.

Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.