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 Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity

Arkansas Children's endocrinology team offers coordinated care for children with complex endocrine disorders, emphasizing empathy, education, and excellent clinical care.

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If your child is diagnosed with diabetes or another endocrine condition, you likely have many questions about how to help your child live life well.

At Arkansas Children’s, we provide comprehensive care for children with many endocrine disorders, including:

  • Pediatric diabetes, type 1 and 2, and pre-diabetes
  • Thyroid conditions
  • Pituitary conditions (Short stature)
  • Adrenal gland conditions
  • Pediatric development (disorders of puberty)
  • Endocrine problems after treatment of cancer
  • Calcium disorders, including hypercalcemia, hypocalcemia, Vitamin D deficiency
  • Pediatric diabetes, type 1 and 2, and pre-diabetes

Diabetes and Endocrinology Outcomes

Our board-certified pediatric endocrinologists provide comprehensive care for children with endocrine disorders. Our team includes pediatric endocrinologists, advanced practice pediatric nurse practitioners, highly trained nurses and clinical diabetes educators who collaborate with other services within Arkansas Children's and primary caregivers to develop individualized treatment plans.

By the Numbers

  • 2,960+ Type 1 diabetes outpatient visits
  • 500+ Type 2 diabetes outpatient visits
  • 10+ Thyroidectomy surgeries
  • 91% Type 1 and type 2 primary diabetes care patients aged 13 to 18 were screened for depression in the past calendar year
  • 100% Type 2 primary care patients had a lipid profile performed in the past year

“By the Numbers” data for CY23, in line with the latest USNWR Survey, unless otherwise noted.

Meet the Team

The specialty doctors and nurses at Arkansas Children's are specifically trained to care for diabetes, obese and endocrine patients. We are experts at treating a wide range of pediatric diabetic and endocrine conditions. Our team provides your child with the most advanced treatment and is here to answer your questions.

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