Depending on the kind and severity of endocrine disease and which hormone is affected, symptoms can vary for patients.
Common symptoms:
- Extreme tiredness or fatigue
- Frequent urination
- Rapid weight loss
- Unusual thirst or dehydration
- Frequent hunger
- Skin color changes
- Seizures
- Early or delayed puberty
- Poor growth
Conditions treated:
- Childhood diabetes
- Rare forms of diabetes mellitus
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- All endocrine conditions
including obesity
Programs and Clinics:
- We offer diabetes technology (insulin pumps and glucose sensors) and dedicated insulin pump clinics for children with all types of diabetes mellitus. More than 400 children are currently on the most modern insulin pumps and glucose sensors.
- The division has developed a 10-day initiation protocol for closed-loop systems in people with Type 1 diabetes previously treated with multiple daily injections. This protocol is simple, unique and presents a smooth transition for using diabetes technologies to improve glycemic control and quality of life. Several diabetes centers in the Middle East, Asia and Europe have adopted the protocol.