Prediabetes: What You Should Know
Jul 16, 2020
Prediabetes is a serious condition that can be managed or reversed by making healthy diet and lifestyle choices.
Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes News
Our experienced teams of pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, social workers and psychologists bring their disease-specific expertise to the care of children with a broad range of endocrinology disorders.
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BPA Exposure in Pregnancy Affects Genes Related to Obesity and Diabetes
Jan 28, 2020
Previous research has linked exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in the womb with higher rates of obesity and diabetes later in life, but the biological mechanisms driving those changes have largely remained a mystery.
Specialized Help for the Less Than 5%
Jan 24, 2020
A unique CHOP clinic treats kids with radioactive iodine-refractory thyroid cancer.
No Pancreas? No Problem.
Jan 24, 2020
A unique clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia follows post-pancreatectomy patients.
Support When the Diabetes Clinical Team Isn’t Enough
Jan 24, 2020
At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, multiple members of the Diabetes Center work as a team to help families manage their child’s diabetes.
Genetic Differences Help Distinguish Type 1 Diabetes in Children from “Type 1.5” Diabetes in Adults
Jan 9, 2020
A multi-center team of researchers led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has discovered a genetic signature that could help distinguish an adult-onset form of diabetes sharing many type 1 diabetes (T1D) characteristics from pediatric-onset T1D.
The Buzz about New A1c Targets
Sep 27, 2019
ISPAD has recommended that children with diabetes aim for a target A1C of less than 7%, instead of the higher target of 7.5%.
For College Students with Type 1 Diabetes, Tips for Managing the Disease on Their Own
Sep 11, 2019
CHOP gives advice for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for young adults with Type 1 Diabetes living away from home in this Philadelphia Inquirer story.
Vitamin D Supplements: What Parents Should Know
May 4, 2021
Most kids get enough vitamin D from April through October by playing outside. Learn when and how to supplement your child’s vitamin D intake.
Hawaii News Now Reports on Patient Who Traveled to CHOP for Life-saving Care
Mar 13, 2019
Alfredo Case was born in Oahu, Hawaii, and showed signs of congenital hyperinsulinism. His family traveled to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP for care.