Diabetes Center for Children

No. 1 in Diabetes & Endocrinology

Diabetes and Endo-
crinology Care at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was rated the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report’s 2012-13 survey of Best Children’s Hospitals. Learn more »

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Online Diabetes Education

The Diabetes Center at CHOP is pleased to announce the launch of its newest resource — Online Diabetes Education — to make learning about diabetes and diabetes self-management as easy as possible for adolescent and teens with diabetes and their families.

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Welcome to the Diabetes Center for Children

The Diabetes Center for Children (DCC) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education and research. More than 2,000 children with diabetes are regular patients of the Diabetes Center, making us one of the largest centers in the country dedicated to the treatment and study of diabetes in children.

Patient care - a team approach

We believe that diabetes is managed best when there is a partnership between the family and the Diabetes Center team. This partnership encourages independence, self-reliance and collaboration, which increase the likelihood that a child with diabetes will experience a normal and healthy life. Learn more about our multidisciplinary team approach»

Patient education and family support

The daily demands of managing a child with diabetes may seem overwhelming, but the staff at the DCC can help. We believe that the best way to manage diabetes is to have families and care providers working in concert. We will help you to take control of diabetes by supporting you as you become an expert in your child's diabetes. Learn more about our programs and services»

From research to practice

Because the Diabetes Center is located within a children's hospital that is ranked among the best in the country in both clinical care and medical research, the Diabetes Center has the resources to provide the most innovative clinical care. The Diabetes Center has a comprehensive and extensive clinical research agenda designed to improve treatment options as well as to advance the current knowledge of the disease. Learn more about our research studies»

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To make an appointment or contact us with questions, call 215-590-3174.

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Patient Stories

Learn how Michelle, Julia and Cate, Diabetes Center patients, are giving back to others with diabetes.
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