We treat a wide range of pediatric endocrine disorders including:
- Adrenal disorders
- Bone and mineral metabolism
- Gonad disorders
- Growth disorders
- Hirsutism
- Hypoglycemia
- Juvenile diabetes
- Menstrual disorders
- Pituitary disorders
- Polycystic ovaries
- Puberty disorders
- Severe acne
- Sex differentiation
- Thyroid disorders
We specialize in genetic disorders that are associated with endocrine and hormonal problems, such as:
- Prader-Willi
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Trisomy 21
Multidisciplinary approach to care
Along with our pediatric endocrinology department physicians, our multidisciplinary team consists of:
- Nurses
- Certified diabetes educators
- Registered dieticians
- Social workers
- Nurse practitioners
We work closely with specialists in behavioral medicine and child life to assist our young patients in adjusting to their disease. In addition, we focus on helping adolescents adjust from pediatric to adult disease management.
Research-based treatments
- Our endocrine staff has played leadership roles in clinical research and drug trials.
- Current clinical research programs focus on growth disorders and diabetes.
Specialized treatment for juvenile diabetes
- Our pediatric team provides specialized services for diagnosis, care, education and research related to type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Psychological support and counseling is an important part of the diabetes program.
- The staff provides continuing care for juvenile diabetes in children and adolescents, with the goal of minimizing hospitalization and preventing diabetic complications.
Enrichment Services and Care for Adolescents Living with Autoimmune Insulin Dependent Type 1 Diabetes (ESCALAIT)
The Enrichment Services and Care for Adolescents Living with Autoimmune Insulin Dependent Type 1 Diabetes (ESCALAIT) Clinic is a shared medical appointment for Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital patients with type 1 diabetes. This clinic takes the place of the traditional diabetes clinic appointment, with the aim of improving a patient's medical management. The group visits are conducted approximately three months apart, and include:
- Brief education sessions
- Adolescents-only and parents-only sessions with the clinic team
- A review of glucometer readings and adjustment of insulin doses to better engage adolescents
- Individual exams, lab reviews and after-visit summaries
The ESCALAIT Clinic was started in January 2011 and has gradually continued to grow. To date, the clinic has a total of 134 participants, 60 percent female and 40 percent male. Participants' ages range from 10 years to 18 years, with 30 percent aged 10 to 12 years and 70 percent aged 13 to 18 years.
Due to the success of this clinic, the Pediatric Endocrinology Department recently has started a similar program for children with type 1 diabetes aged five years or younger entitled Jr. ESCALAIT.
To learn more about group visits for adolescents with type 1 diabetes, please call 216.445.5158. To schedule an appointment, call 216.444.5437 or 800.223.2273, ext. 55437.
Recognition
Children's Hospital's Diabetes & Endocrinology program was nationally ranked in U.S.News & World Report's 2011-12 edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals.”
