Our department devotes considerable resources to improving education for our pediatric diabetic patients and their families. We have recently launched a newsletter devoted to patient education, with patient-level articles on matters related to nutrition, glucose monitoring, and other subjects. Insulin pump program Our insulin pump program, led by Betty Flores, RN is highly regarded by patients and diabetes care professionals. Our treatment philosophy is that each patient on a pump deserves intense and individualized attention and education from their first encounter. A. Endocrinology is the study of hormones.
Hormones are important in maintaining normal growth, puberty, blood glucose, and calcium levels.
They are also important in maintaining a normal metabolism. Pediatric endocrinologists treat hormonal problems in children. These problems include short stature or slow growth, diabetes, early or late puberty, and thyroid problems. A. Children with diabetes and their families need advice on how to adjust insulin, diet, and activity level so that the blood glucose levels are well controlled. Diabetes centers like ours have doctors who are expert in the field of diabetes.