Pediatric Diabetes Program

Nationally recognized diabetes program offers around-the-clock care

At Children's Health℠, we can help with 24/7 access to type 1 and type 2 diabetes care through office visits, education and after hours phone coverage. Our award-winning program gives you and your child the tools you need to live the lives you want, even with diabetes. We will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that accommodates your child’s goals and lifestyle.

Our patient-focused programs have been recognized for excellence, and US News & World Report has again ranked us among the Best Children’s Hospitals - Diabetes and Endocrinology

Dallas

214-456-5959
Fax: 214-456-5963
Ste F4400

Plano

469-303-2400
Fax: 469-303-2407
Ste P4400

Park Cities

469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
Ste 106

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Accepted Insurance Plans

Conditions We Treat

Cystic-Fibrosis Related Diabetes
Monogenic Diabetes
Secondary Diabetes
Steroid Induced Diabetes
Type 1.5 Diabetes

Treatments and Services

Smart diabetes insulin pens

Closed Loop Pump Therapy
Flash Glucose Monitoring

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For around-the-clock diabetic care download the Diabetes Advisor App. Text “diabetes” to 77444 to download. Learn more.
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Pediatric diabetes program provides answers for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

At Children’s Health, you are never alone. The diabetes care team is with you every step of the way. We see children ages 0-18. Our staff is always available by telephone, 24/7/365, to both you and your family and to the Children’s Health Emergency Department, which ensures your child has a place to turn to should significant illness strike.

We will immediately evaluate your child and create a personalized treatment plan. Diabetes educators and the medical staff will provide ongoing education. Our goal is to help you keep blood sugar highs and lows in check when factors like illness, puberty, stress and sleep issues impact your child’s disease. We want you to find the best way to manage life, improve your child’s overall health and decrease the risk of life-altering complications.

Care when you need it; apps and other tools to help take charge of your life

Diabetes doesn’t have a 9-to-5 schedule. That’s why we offer around-the-clock care and provide you with the tools you need to help manage and understand your child’s disease, anytime and anywhere.

The Diabetes Advisor app is an instant connection to resources and advice. It provides care recommendations, includes the latest information on diabetes technology and provides educational materials and resources from Children’s Health. When your child is ill, it allows you to enter some basic information about your child and receive some immediate guidance, as the app will walk you through home care suggestions or advise you to seek medical help if appropriate. Learn more.

Patient Resources

Glucose Logs

Glucose logs are available in English and Spanish.

Diabetes Classes

Survival Skills
Diabetes 101
Kidfit
Kidfit Insulin
Pump it Up
Pump Mechanics
Pump Live Start

All classes are offered in English and Spanish

Additional Resources

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Meet the Care Team

Perrin White, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Soumya Adhikari, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Abha Choudhary, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Ernesto Fernandez, MD Pediatrician - Diabetes Specialist

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Melissa Ham, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Huay-Lin Lo, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Muniza Mogri, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Sudha Mootha, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Nivedita Patni, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Amanda Shaw, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Ming Yang, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist

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Jimmy Penn, APRN, FNP Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

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Bernice Samuel, APRN, FNP Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology

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Erin Donovan, MS, RDN, SCP, LD Registered Dietitian (RD) 8a16d82d-8e53-4268-9c7f-f768d38520ae
Alex Goolsby Registered Dietitian (RD) fb445278-be21-443c-a826-5f5ca573f032
Cinthia Piva Blackburn Registered Dietitian (RD) 041fee22-1041-4f4c-b962-22ce4c7e3693
Catherine Tiseo Registered Dietitian (RD) 8fa15e32-591d-4c22-beb6-a11a19b8168d
Laura Walker Registered Dietitian (RD) 588d89ad-3fb9-4c7c-b329-3e5a4268cda9

Pediatric Diabetes Program

Pediatric Diabetes Program

Nationally recognized diabetes program offers around-the-clock care

Dallas

Plano

Park Cities

Conditions We Treat

Treatments and Services

Download the Diabetes Advisor app

Sign up for the Endocrine Essentials

Pediatric diabetes program provides answers for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Care when you need it; apps and other tools to help take charge of your life

Patient Resources

Glucose Logs

Diabetes Classes

Additional Resources

Meet the Care Team

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