Patient Handouts &
Reference Guides
Downloadable guides, lab preparation instructions, glucose logs, and disease references — reviewed by our board-certified endocrinologists. Click any handout to open or download the PDF.
Lab & Procedure Instructions
Follow these instructions before your lab tests for accurate, reliable results. Please read these before your appointment — bringing incorrect samples may require you to repeat the test.
How to Take Your Thyroid Medication
Correct timing, what to avoid, and how to maximize levothyroxine absorption.
📄 PDF24-Hour Urine Collection
Step-by-step instructions for completing an accurate 24-hour urine collection.
📄 PDFSaliva Collection (Late-Night Cortisol)
Instructions for late-night salivary cortisol testing — timing and preparation.
📄 PDFACTH Stimulation Test Instructions
How to prepare for your cosyntropin/adrenal function test, including which medications to hold.
📄 PDFPCOS Lab Instructions
When to test, fasting requirements, and which medications to discuss before hormone labs.
📄 PDFCalcium & Vitamin D Guide
Daily calcium goals, food sources, supplement tips, and vitamin D guidance for osteoporosis patients.
📄 PDFRadioactive Iodine (RAI) Preparation
Low-iodine diet, medication instructions, and radiation safety guidelines for I-131 treatment.
📄 PDFACTH Stimulation Test Instructions
How to prepare, which medications to hold, and what to expect during the cortisol stimulation test.
📄 PDF1mg Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Step-by-step instructions, timing, what to avoid, medication interactions, and result interpretation.
📄 PDF · NewFibroScan Preparation — Fatty Liver Test
Fasting rules, what to avoid, what to expect, and how to read your CAP and liver stiffness scores.
📄 PDF · NewDisease Reference Handouts
One-page reference guides for common endocrine conditions. Print these and keep them handy — especially the emergency guides.
How to Treat Low Blood Sugar
The 15-15 rule, fast-acting carbohydrate options, glucagon use, and when to call 911.
📄 PDF · Emergency GuideInsulin Planning Guide
Types of insulin, onset and duration, basal vs. bolus, correction doses, and your personal insulin plan.
📄 PDFAdrenal Insufficiency Guide
Sick day rules, stress dosing, adrenal crisis signs, and medical alert recommendations.
📄 PDF · Emergency GuideCushing's Syndrome
Symptoms, diagnosis process, testing explained, and treatment options by cause.
📄 PDFHirsutism (Excess Hair Growth)
Causes of unwanted hair in women, blood tests to expect, and medical and cosmetic treatment options.
📄 PDFEndocrine Causes of High Blood Pressure
When hormones drive hypertension — aldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, Cushing's, thyroid, and when to be tested.
📄 PDFBlood Glucose Logs
Print these logs and bring them to every appointment, or take a photo and send via your patient portal. Consistent tracking helps your doctor adjust your treatment more precisely.
Spanish Language Resources
Recursos de educación médica en español para nuestros pacientes hispanohablantes. / Medical education resources in Spanish for our Spanish-speaking patients.
Diabetes: Lo que usted necesita saber
Guía completa sobre diabetes tipo 1, tipo 2, síntomas, tratamiento y control del azúcar.
🌐 Página webCómo tomar su medicamento para la tiroides
Instrucciones importantes para tomar levotiroxina correctamente y maximizar su absorción.
🌐 Página webMedicamentos GLP-1: Ozempic, Wegovy y más
Guía completa sobre los medicamentos GLP-1 para la diabetes y la pérdida de peso.
🌐 Página webSíndrome de Ovario Poliquístico (SOP)
Síntomas, diagnóstico, tratamiento y manejo del SOP desde una perspectiva endocrinológica.
🌐 Página webHipotiroidismo y Enfermedad de Hashimoto
Síntomas, diagnóstico, tratamiento con levotiroxina, y preguntas frecuentes sobre la tiroides poco activa.
🌐 Página web · NuevoHígado Graso No Alcohólico (MAFLD/MASLD)
Causas, relación con la diabetes, síntomas, diagnóstico, etapas de la enfermedad y tratamiento.
🌐 Página web · NuevoPrueba de Supresión de Dexametasona 1mg
Instrucciones paso a paso, qué evitar, y cómo entender sus resultados de cortisol.
🌐 Página web · NuevoPreparación para el FibroScan
Ayuno, qué evitar, qué esperar durante el examen, e interpretación de resultados de grasa y fibrosis.
🌐 Página web · Nuevo