Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance/Type 2 Diabetes Clinic
The multidisciplinary Metabolic Syndrome clinic provides evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents whose weight is associated with insulin resistance-related disorders which may include:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertension
- Insulin resistance/hyperinsulinism
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Obesity-related sleep apnea
- Impaired glucose tolerance/impaired fasting glucose
Care in this clinic is provided by a multidisciplinary team of pediatric endocrinologists, dietitians and diabetes nurse educators with a focus on healthy eating, physical activity and behavior changes. Direct referrals to sleep clinicians are also utilized.
Schedule
The Metabolic Syndrome Clinic is held on Wednesdays.
