Studer Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatric endocrinologists (doctors who specialize in hormone-related diseases) at Studer Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology in Pensacola, Florida, have the expertise to diagnose and treat prediabetes, diabetes and other hormone imbalances. These conditions can affect your child’s metabolism, mood, sleep, blood pressure, and growth and development. Providing the right care for your child starts with doctors and care teams who listen to understand your child’s concerns. Then, we work together with you to create a comprehensive care plan that’s right for your child.

At Studer Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Endocrinology, pediatric endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and treating:

• Adrenal gland disorders (Addison’s disease, Cushing syndrome)
• Bone disease
• Calcium disorders
• Diabetes (prediabetes, type 1, type 2)
• Early or delayed puberty
• Growth concerns
• Lipid disorders (high cholesterol and triglycerides)
• Low blood sugar
• Menstrual disorders
• Nutrition disorders and medical nutrition
• Obesity and weight management
• Pituitary disorders
• Syndromes with hormone imbalances
• Thyroid gland disorders

Advanced diagnostics and tests may be used to diagnose your child’s condition. Then, we work with your child and family to create a personalized care plan. Your child’s care team includes pediatric doctors, certified diabetes educators, nurses, and registered dietitians. And, we work with your child’s doctor to deliver care for their endocrine disorder.

Nutrition counseling and diabetes education for children and families

If you or your family have a history of diabetes, your child may be at higher risk for developing diabetes. Certified diabetes educators help you understand your child’s symptoms and risk factors. We also provide nutrition counseling, information about insulin production, insulin therapy and other diabetes medications. We work with you and your child to help manage their diabetes. Our goal is to help your child live a healthy lifestyle.