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Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
(612) 873-6800

Photo montage of various patientsThe Hennepin Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology (HCDE) provides comprehensive services to people with hormonal disorders such as diabetes. Treatment includes clinical care, education, nutrition and weight management. Patient care focuses on preventing complications associated with diabetes.

HCDE’s treatment of hormonal disorders led the hospital to rank in the U.S. News and World Report list of top 50 hospitals for 1999 and 2000.

Some ethnic groups have a higher incidence of diabetes. HCDE Center provides culturally appropriate care for the changing Twin Cities population.

The physicians who serve HCDE also are researching new drug therapies, technology, and treatment plans for diabetes and obesity.

HCDE offers the latest technology regarding insulin pumps, medications, and diabetes devices. We look forward to helping you with your specific diabetes needs.

The health care specialists who will care for your needs include:

  PHYSICIANS SPECIALTY STAFF
Endocrinologists
Internist
Podiatrists
Vascular Surgeon
Research MD/Team
Diabetes Nurse Practitioners
Dietitians
Certified Diabetes Educators
Registered Nurses
Foot Care Nurses
Inpatient Educator
Pharmacist
Social Workers

What kinds of medical problems can be treated at HCDE?

  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Hormone-related Problems
  • Eating Disorders and other Nutritional Problems
  • Thyroid Abnormalities
  • Weight Problems

What kinds of programs are offered at HCDE?

  • Diabetes Education
  • Nutrition Planning
  • Insulin administration
  • Weight Loss Management
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Diabetes Support Groups

Where do I go?
Our health professionals who care for your diabetes are located in one convenient location-the first floor of the "D" Building in the Medical Specialty Center (914 South 8th Street ). Free parking is located just steps from the center’s doors.

H C D E
HCMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
HFA Building, Suite #140
914 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Clinic Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00-4:30

Appointments
(612) 873-6800
Toll free 1-800-770-5500
Fax (612) 904-4322