Endocrinology

Our team provides consultations as well as long-term care for children with diabetes, endocrine disease, developmental endocrinology and weight management.

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The pediatric diabetes self-management education program at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for meeting national standards for providing diabetes education to patients and families.

Diabetes, Growth, and Hormones

Self-management is key to an effective diabetes treatment plan, and education programs help young patients and their parents learn how to a test the patient’s blood glucose levels; take insulin or diabetes medications; and select and maintain a proper diet.

The diabetes education program at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital includes one-on-one education classes for families with a newly diagnosed patient, as well as group sessions on insulin pump therapy and daily living with diabetes. Doctors, nurses, dieticians, and social services staff members work together to provide measurable goals, practices, and evaluation of the program for each patient and family in the outpatient setting.

Our specialties include treating children with symptoms or conditions that include:

Diabetes mellitus
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Disorders of physical growth (short stature, tall stature)
Sexual maturation (early puberty, later puberty)
Thyroid function (hypothyroidism, goiter)
Pituitary function
Adrenal function
Calcium and phosphorus metabolism
Weight management (obesity)
Excessive hair in girls (hirsutism)
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Evaluation of excessive weight gain
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Insipidus
Congenital problems affecting genital development
Problems related to high dose steroid therapy
Complications related to cystic fibrosis

Additional Services We Offer:

Body fat analysis
Insulin pump education
Continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes
Diabetes management through education video DVD and manual
Outreach clinics for diabetes and endocrine disorders
24 hour on-call services
Diagnostic Services:
Hormone stimulation tests to assess secretion of growth hormone, cortisol, puberty hormones, glucose and insulin, and water balance.
Consultative Services:
Consultative services are provided to primary care providers for abnormal congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and congenital hypothyroidism (CH) results identified through the Iowa Neonatal Metabolic Screening Program (INMSP).
Diabetic Education:
We offer one-on-one diabetic education classes for newly diagnosed families, diabetes refresher classes, and group pre-pump classes and insulin pump therapy. Hemoglobin A1C results are available in six minutes, which allows discussion at appointments.
Clinical Trials

Our services

Cardio-Metabolic Clinic

The Cardio-Metabolic Clinic at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital was developed to help children with obesity identify causes of weight gain, treat the consequences of weight gain, and support family in healthy lifestyle changes. We focus on small, family-based changes to promote healthy diet, adequate physical activity and sleep.

Pediatric Thyroid Clinic

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital pediatric thyroid clinic is the only specialized thyroid clinic in Iowa dedicated to the care of children with thyroid diseases. The thyroid, a small gland located at the front of the neck, has an enormously important job to do--especially for children and adolescents. The gland creates the hormones that help control metabolism, the growth and structure of bones and many other body functions.

Cystic Fibrosis

The University of Iowa Cystic Fibrosis Center is certified as a care, education and resource center by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The center provides patient care, educates physicians and serves as a resource for furthering the knowledge of cystic fibrosis.

Pediatric Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Care

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is home to Iowa’s only pediatric lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LBGTQ) clinic.

Diabetes Clinic

Diabetes services at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is a multidisciplinary approach with physicians, nurses, and dietitians working with patients to ensure that treatment decisions reflect the patient's needs and preferences while maintaining the highest standards of care.

Turner Syndrome

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital experts provide lifelong care for those with Turner syndrome to help them manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.