 We
offer state-of-the-art care to patients from birth to age
21 with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Our medical
teams include certified pediatric endocrinologists and advance
practice nurses who work closely with patients and families
to educate them and make referrals when necessary. Nutritionists
and social workers specially trained in endocrine disorders
round out the team, which provides treatment of:
- Diabetes
- Growth disorders
- Thyroid disorders
- Pubertal disorders
The Division
of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at
Saint Barnabas Medical Center treats all endocrine disorders
in children, with its Diabetes Program, recognized by
the American Diabetes Association, offering team-centered
evaluation and management of Juvenile Diabetes and endocrine-related
diagnosis.
Our Centers are comprehensive, multidisciplinary, family-centered
and culturally sensitive program to prevent and treat childhood
obesity, type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus, metabolic syndrome,
hypertension, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, short stature,
failure to thrive and precocious, delayed puberty, dyslipidemia
and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Our programs use a multidisciplinary
approach including social support and nutritional counseling
and involve the entire family to effectuate lasting change
in the home environment. Our Centers have and continue
to develop specialized methods to provide culturally and
linguistically appropriate care, support, education and treatment.
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