Endocrinology and Diabetes
Our Program
We partner with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center's Endocrinology
team to provide comprehensive care to children and adolescents with acute
and chronic disorders of the pancreas, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid,
adrenal glands and gonads.
Conditions We Treat:
- Diabetes Type I
- Diabetes Type II
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Slow Height Gain
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Our Team
Endocrinologists
Our Endocrinologists are all Board-certified pediatric endocrinologists.
They care for ONLY pediatric patients, allowing them unparalleled expertise.
Diabetes Nurse Educators
If your child is diagnosted with new onset diabetes, our Diabetes Nurse
Educators can teach you and your child how to monitor glucose levels and
give insulin. Our nurse educators can also show you how to use diabetes
technology such as insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and closed-loop systems.
Dietitians
Our dietitians can help you learn how to plan healthy meals and snacks,
as well as how to balance food, insulin, and exercise.
Medical Social Workers
Our social workers are prepared to help you and your child navigate life
with diabetes, as well as connect you with community resources