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Wolfson Children's Hospital Diabetes Management

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.

Wolfson Pediatric Diabetes Center

Wolfson Children's Hospital provides diabetes, endocrine and metabolic services in partnership with Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. Learn more

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

Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Wolfson Children's Hospital provides diabetes, endocrine and metabolic services in partnership with Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. Learn more

VIDEO: Watch how the diabetes team helps families from diagnosis to management and beyond

Programs and Services

Contact us at the Wolfson Pediatric Diabetes Center to learn more.

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.

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.

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.

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 Online Resource List

We've compiled this list of online resources our patients and families find useful. Links to diabetes organizations, education and medication savings cards.

Video Series: Type 1 Diabetes 101

This video series is a helpful introduction to diabetes, created by University of Michigan.

Diabetes at School

PARENTS: Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP)

Learn more about a DMMP, which details your child's specific diabetes needs for their school. You can also download a Fillable DMMP (PDF).

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.

SCHOOLS: Florida School Diabetes Care website

Resources for school staff and teachers. You can also watch staff training videos.

Our Team

Our team works together to provide education and support for children and families managing diabetes. The Pediatric Diabetes Center 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

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