Wolfson Pediatric Diabetes Center
Wolfson Children's Hospital provides diabetes, endocrine and metabolic services in collaboration with Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville.
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Support for Managing Diabetes
We know a child’s diabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming to the entire family. That’s where our team of experts at Wolfson Children’s can help. The Wolfson Pediatric Diabetes Center brings together all the resources needed to help manage diabetes, so your kid can get back to being a kid.
Why Wolfson
The Wolfson Pediatric Diabetes Center is the only place of its kind in the area that brings together the most skilled team and resources for the management of childhood diabetes through education and support. Wolfson Children's Hospital has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 50 best children's hospitals in the nation for diabetes and endocrinology.
Diabetes Conditions We Help You Manage
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Impaired glucose tolerance (pre-diabetes)
- Maturity-onset diabetes of youth (MODY)
- Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD)
Wolfson Pediatric Diabetes Center
Wolfson Children's Hospital provides diabetes, endocrine and metabolic services in collaboration with Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville.
VIDEO: Watch how the diabetes team helps families from diagnosis to management and beyond
Programs and Services
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Family and Individual Counseling
A diagnosis of diabetes affects not only your child, but your whole family. Support is offered by a dedicated, licensed clinical social worker who provides compassionate family and individual counseling.
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Support Groups
Diabetes management takes work. It can be stressful and coping can be a challenge. That's why we organize support groups to offer your child and entire family understanding and encouragement.
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Insulin Pump Classes
Insulin pumps eliminate individual injections and may improve diabetes control. You can learn more about them and whether they make sense for your child by attending one of our monthly insulin pump overview classes.
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Continuous glucose monitors can alert users when blood sugar levels are irregular. Our team can help you decide if it's right for your child.
Information for Patients, Families & Schools
Patient & Family Resources
Our Beginners Guide to Learning Diabetes, along with a list of online resources our patients and families find useful. Links include diabetes organizations, education, medication savings cards, pumps & monitor support, and more.
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Video Series: Type 1 Diabetes 101
This video series is a helpful introduction to diabetes, created by University of Michigan.
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Managing Type 1 Diabetes While Sick
Learn how illness may affect your child’s blood sugar control and how to manage it.
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Managing Type 2 Diabetes While Sick
Learn how to cope with diabetes, what to do when your child is sick, tips for healthy eating and more.
Diabetes at School
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PARENTS: Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP)
Learn more about a DMMP, which details your child's specific diabetes needs for their school.
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PARENTS: 504 Plan
Learn more about a 504 Plan, which insures your child has the same access to education as others, and download a model plan to customize.
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SCHOOLS: Florida School Diabetes Care website
Resources for school staff and teachers. You can also watch staff training videos.
Team
The Pediatric Diabetes Center team includes board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, registered dietitians, specially trained nurses and certified pediatric diabetes educators who are all well-practiced in caring for children with diabetes.
Locations
The Wolfson Pediatric Diabetes Center serves the North Florida and South Georgia community and is located on the campus of Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Patient Stories
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Girl Puts a Positive Label on Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes expert at Wolfson Diabetes Center applauds Xoe Brown’s nutrition label reading that helps her manage diabetes.
Read Xoe's Story