Consultant Pediatric & Adult Endocrinologist
Supporting children, adults, and families with diabetes and hormone-related conditions through clear communication, thoughtful care, and trusted clinical experience.
About
Dr Aqeel Farooque
Expert in children's diabetes and endocrine diseases
Dr Aqeel Farooque is a UK-trained Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist with a special interest in childhood diabetes and hormone-related conditions. He is known for his calm, practical approach and for helping families feel informed, supported, and reassured throughout their child’s care.
Diabetes Made Simple – Maher’s Journey (English)
Journey along with Maher and Nurse Noor as they explore life with type 1 diabetes. Each stop along the way — home, school, sports, illness, and special times like Ramadan — is shared through short, easy episodes. Created for children, families, and teachers, this series turns everyday experiences into simple, confident learning about diabetes.
Services
His clinical expertise spans pediatric and adult diabetes and endocrinology, providing consultations for a wide range of endocrine-related health problems. In children, this includes type 1, type 2, and rare types of diabetes, as well as issues related to growth, puberty, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, sex development, calcium, and metabolic bone disorders. He also works with children who have genetic abnormalities that may cause endocrine problems. For adults, he provides consultations for diabetes and a broad range of hormone and endocrine-related conditions.
Methodology
This is conducted through:
Consultations
We will review your or your child’s medical history, perform a physical exam, and order any necessary lab tests or imaging studies.
Testing
These tests may include blood tests, imaging studies (such as X-rays, Ultrasound, MRI, etc.), and hormone stimulation tests.
Treatment
Once a diagnosis has been made, we will work with you or your child and your family to develop a treatment plan. Treatment may include medications, hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes, or surgery in some cases.
Holistic Support
He makes an extra effort to provide tailored treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient.
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