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Diabetes and Endocrinology

<p>Diabetes and Endocrinology</p>

The Texas Children's Diabetes and Endocrine Care Center is a leader in the research and treatment of children with diabetes and endocrine disorders.

For established diabetic patients and/or referred inpatients with diabetes, the Diabetes and Endocrine Care Center provides refresher education, as well as support groups. The clinic team consists of a nurse educator, dietitian, physician and social worker. Patients are seen through referral only. Children and young adults with thyroid tumors are seen by specialists in the Thyroid Tumor Program.

Our Mission Statement

We pursue innovation and excellence in the academic missions of education, research and quality improvement to enhance the health care of children with diabetes and endocrine dysfunction.

No. 2 in Diabetes & Endocrinology

Ranked No. 2 in diabetes & endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report

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Our Five Pillars of Excellence

Clinical Care

Education

Quality

Research

Strategic Collaborations

Strategic Collaboratives

The Texas Children’s Diabetes & Endocrine Care Center is committed to partnerships, programs and platforms that unite the diabetes community locally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Daniel DeSalvo serves as the Director of Strategic Collaboration.  We believe in the power of collaboration to advance our mission in supporting patients in an impactful way.

Our partners

American Diabetes Association (ADA), South Central Texas Beyond Type 1 Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), Southern Texas Chapter PESTOLA Southwest National Pediatric Device Consortium T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative Children with Diabetes ADA Camp Rainbow Camp Sweeney Texas Lions Camp
American Diabetes Association (ADA), South Central Texas Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), Southern Texas Chapter Southwest National Pediatric Device Consortium Children with Diabetes Camp Sweeney Beyond Type 1 PESTOLA T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative ADA Camp Rainbow Texas Lions Camp
American Diabetes Association (ADA), South Central Texas Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), Southern Texas Chapter Southwest National Pediatric Device Consortium Children with Diabetes Camp Sweeney Beyond Type 1 PESTOLA T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative ADA Camp Rainbow Texas Lions Camp

We welcome partners including those who desire to provide financial contributions to advance the mission and vision of the Texas Children’s Diabetes & Endocrine Care Center.  If you are interested in providing a gift to support the TCH Diabetes Center, please indicate “Diabetes & Endocrine” in your gift designation.

Family Favorites

In honor of celebrating 100 years of insulin this season, the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Team shared their favorite recipes for your enjoyment.

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