Endocrinology at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
Board-certified pediatric endocrinologists at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital specialize in diagnosing endocrine disorders, such as diabetes and thyroid disease, in children. These conditions may affect metabolism, mood, sleep, blood pressure, and growth and development. If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, start by talking with your child’s pediatrician. Your pediatrician can refer you to our team and other pediatric specialists at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.
Diagnosing and treating endocrine disorders
Your child’s first appointment starts with a conversation with an experienced pediatric endocrinologist. We listen to understand your child and your concerns about your child’s health. Your child’s doctor may recommend tests to help diagnose your child’s condition. Most tests, such as blood and urine tests, are done in our office. We also provide stimulation testing, including growth hormone stimulation testing, if needed.
Your child’s doctor takes the time to explain your child’s diagnosis and answer your questions. Then, we work with you to create a personalized care plan. Treatments may include oral medications or injections. And as your child’s needs change, so does our care. We provide ongoing care, education and management of endocrine disorders for children and teens until age 18. When your child reaches adulthood, we help them transition into adult care at Ascension St. Vincent.
We diagnose and treat endocrine disorders including:
- Adrenal disorders, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Bone and calcium disorders
- Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
- Early or late puberty
- Growth disorders
- Hormone imbalance
- Lipid disorders (high cholesterol and triglycerides)
- Menstrual disorders
- Metabolic syndrome
- PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) in adolescence
- Pituitary disorders
- Prediabetes
- Thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Advanced care for children with diabetes
At Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, we provide emergency care and ongoing care management for children with diabetes. Our care team includes endocrinologists, diabetes educators, registered dietitians and other pediatric specialists. We also keep your child’s pediatrician informed about your child’s diagnosis and care plan so your pediatrician stays a part of your child’s care for diabetes. We deliver a full range of care for children and teens with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including diabetes education, nutrition counseling, insulin therapy, CGMs (continuous glucose monitors), and diabetes medications.
If you think your child is experiencing a diabetic emergency, such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Care teams at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent ERs deliver emergency care for diabetes.
Nutritional counseling and diabetes education
Diabetes educators are part of your child’s care team and help your family navigate your child’s care. Our diabetes educators are experienced working with children and explain diabetes in a way children can understand. We help you and your child understand their symptoms, how to monitor their blood glucose (sugar) levels, how to administer insulin, how to manage medications, and more. And pediatric dietitians work with your child and family on how to make healthy nutrition choices for living with diabetes.
Diabetes clinic in Evansville
If your child has recently been in the hospital because of a new diabetes diagnosis or they are having trouble managing their diabetes, you may be connected with specialists in our diabetes clinic. We provide resources and support to help families feel confident in their ability to manage their child’s diabetes. Our includes a diabetes nurse educator, pediatric psychologist, and dietitian. We also provide education for children, teens and caregivers who are looking for more information on how to manage diabetes.
If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.