What is Diabetes?
Type I diabetes is the type of diabetes
most diagnosed in children. Symptoms may include excess thirst or urination,
fatigue, blurred vision and upset stomach. Treatment can seem overwhelming as it
includes injections and blood sugar testing. Diabetes educators are specially
trained to help you and your child maintain good health. The Children's Diabetes
and Nutrition Center has received Educational
Recognition status from the American Diabetes Association.
Diabetes Services
- Individual appointments for specific needs such as
carbohydrate counting - Insulin pump therapy
- Advanced insulin pump therapy
- Glucose sensor
- Devices to assist with administration of insulin
- Glucometer training
- Education for type II on an individual basis
The insulin pump preparation class is on the
first Wednesday of each month and the type I diabetes overview class is on the
third Wednesday of each month. A prescription from a physician and registration
are required for both classes.
For more information and to register,
please call (813) 870-4899, option 4.
Nutrition
Registered Dietitians are health care
professionals who provide medical nutrition therapy and preventative nutrition
counseling.
Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) provided by a pediatric
registered dietitian can help
prevent and manage diseases that impact your
child’s health, fitness and overall well-being. MNT includes a complete
assessment of your child’s overall nutritional status, medical information and
history of dietary habits, followed by a personalized treatment
plan.
Medical Nutrition
Therapy
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Inherited metabolic disorders
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Failure to thrive
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Weight management
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High cholesterol
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Tube feeding
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Intravenous nutrition
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Diabetes
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Food allergies
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Gastrointestinal disorders (short bowel syndrome,
pancreatitis, Crohn’s disease) -
Cystic fibrosis
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Celiac disease
To schedule an appointment, please call (813) 870-4899,
option 4. Please have your
insurance information and physician
prescription available when calling for an appointment.
