Samantha L. Hocking is an endocrinologist based in the heart of Sydney, at 384 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW 2010. Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that looks after hormones and how they affect the whole body. That can matter at many different stages of life, from newborns through to adults.
In her work, Samantha focuses on conditions where blood sugar and hormone balance play a big role. This includes gestational diabetes, which can happen during pregnancy, and type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adults. She also looks after people dealing with obesity, where hormones and metabolism can get out of step.
Some cases are just as important, but they’re less common. Samantha also supports patients with diabetes insipidus (DI), a condition that affects how the body manages water. At times, this can be tricky because symptoms can look a lot like other issues, so getting the right tests and a clear plan matters.
Newborn and early baby care is another part of the picture. Samantha helps manage infant hyperglycemia, and newborn low blood sugar, which can be stressful for families and needs close follow-up. In many cases, these issues are temporary, but they still need proper monitoring to keep things on track as a baby grows.
For families and carers, the goal is usually simple: keep the baby safe, keep blood sugars steady, and explain what’s going on in plain language. Over time, Samantha helps people understand the “why” behind results, and what day-to-day steps can help. She also works with the wider care team when needed, because diabetes and hormone issues often touch more than one part of health.
Along with treatment, she puts care into the long game. Diabetes doesn’t just disappear after one appointment. Plans often need adjusting as schedules, growth, and symptoms change. Samantha’s approach is calm and practical, with clear guidance and regular check-ins when circumstances require it.
If you’re dealing with diabetes, gestational diabetes, DI, or hormone-related concerns in a young child or newborn, Samantha L. Hocking can be a steady point of support, based right here in Sydney.
