Board-certified pediatric endocrinologists at Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Pediatric Endocrinology Hoffman Estates can help your kids grow up healthy and strong. We take a collaborative approach, working closely with a team of specially trained nurses, psychologists and nutritionists to develop a personalized plan for your child. This plan may include school, social and family needs. Your child will also work with a diabetes educator certified by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Our specialists diagnose and treat children with endocrine disorders, including:
- Adrenal gland disorders
- Calcium disorders
- Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
- Early or late puberty in boys and girls
- Gender and sexual development
- Growth disorders
- Hormone imbalance
- Lipid disorders (high cholesterol and triglycerides)
- Low blood sugar
- Menstrual disorders
- Nutritional disorders
- Pituitary gland disorders
- Prediabetes
- Thyroid gland disease and disorders
- Turner syndrome
- Vitamin D deficiency
These conditions can affect your child’s metabolism, mood, sleep, blood pressure, and more. Your doctor starts by listening to you and your child to better understand their health. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that’s right for your child. Your care team may include diabetes educators, nurses, and registered dietitians.
Caring for your child’s diabetes
Diabetes can show symptoms in many parts of the body, such as blurry vision or foot ulcers. As part of an integrated national network of care, your child’s doctor can connect you with specialists in heart care, nephrology, neurology, eye care, wound healing and more.
Nutrition counseling and diabetes education
If your family has a history of diabetes, your child may be at higher risk for developing diabetes. Certified diabetes educators help you understand symptoms and risk factors. We also provide nutrition counseling, information about insulin production, insulin therapy and other diabetes medications. We work with you to create a plan to help your child live a healthy lifestyle.
Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Pediatric Endocrinology offers programs to help you learn more about diabetes and gain the skills needed to stay healthy, including:
- Learn about diabetes, glucose monitoring devices and apps
- Understand the body’s need for insulin, diabetes medications and healthy food choices
- Follow a meal plan and activity routine that’s right for your child
- Learn how diabetes can affect stress levels and mood changes
If you are experiencing a diabetes-related medical emergency, go to the nearest ER and call 9-1-1.
