Programs

UF Health provides revolutionary Type 1 diabetes basic science, translational research and patient care. Because our pediatric endocrinologists work hand-in-hand with our basic science colleagues and collaborate with other researchers throughout the nation, we can push the boundaries of diabetes care and achieve success doing it.

The Pediatric Metabolic & Obesity program seeks to treat and prevent the serious complications that can develop from underlying hormone disorders related to excess weight gain. The multidisciplinary pediatric weight management program at UF, housed in the pediatric endocrine division, is located in the Children’s Medical Services building.

Florida Diabetes Camp is much more than just “camp.” In addition to the usual recreational activities associated with camping, scheduled diabetes education sessions are conducted by pediatric endocrinologists and diabetes educators at all programs. Caring individuals provide motivation and support for the children to learn self-care, independence in diabetes management and good self-esteem.

Prader-Willi syndrome, or PWS, is a genetic condition resulting from the loss of expression of paternal genes on chromosome 15. Individuals with PWS have low muscle tone, feeding issues in infancy, multiple endocrine issues and early-onset weight gain, can have compulsive and rigid behaviors, and typically develop an insatiable appetite later in childhood into adulthood.

Turner Syndrome, or TS, is a common genetic disorder that affects 1 in 2,000 females, and is associated with a wide array of possible manifestations including short stature, gonadal failure and cardiovascular disease.