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Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology

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Each year, Riley Children's Health treats thousands of infants, children and adolescents for diabetes and pediatric endocrine disorders. Our team is experienced in treating both common and uncommon conditions.

Our pediatric diabetes and endocrinology team is highly skilled. All pediatric endocrinologists at Riley Children's Health are board-certified pediatricians. Each has received additional subspecialty training in pediatric endocrinology (a branch of medicine concerned with hormone-related disorders in children and adolescents) and pediatric diabetology (a branch of medicine concerned with diabetes in children and adolescents). Our team also includes certified diabetes educators who partner with physicians to provide a wide range of educational resources.

Riley Children's partners with the Section of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. They participate in ongoing research for a variety of pediatric endocrine disorders. Our patients have many opportunities to participate in clinical trials and other studies.

Best Children's Hospitals, Diabetes & Endocrinology 2024-25, US News & World Report

Nationally ranked diabetes and endocrinology care

Riley Children’s Health Diabetes & Endocrinology is nationally ranked among the top 20 diabetes & endocrinology programs by U.S. News & World Report.

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Conditions & Services

Pediatric Endocrine Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric specialists provide patient- and family-centered care for most related conditions. The links below provide more specific information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

  • Bone Disease
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Delayed Puberty
  • Growth Disorders & Short Stature
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Precocious Puberty
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Pediatric Endocrine Services We Offer

We offer a number of different Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our department.

  • Glucose Sensors
  • Insulin Pens
  • Insulin Pumps
  • Insulin Syringes

Doctors and Locations

Doctors

Our team of board certified pediatricians specializes in pediatric endocrinology and pediatric diabetology.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Locations

Diabetes & Endocrinology Locations

In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state.

Sort through 8 facilities offering Diabetes & Endocrinology care by entering your city or zip below.

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Diabetes & Endocrinology Forms & Resources

Diabetes & Endocrinology Forms & Resources

The Diabetes & Endocrinology Department at Riley Children's Health provides the following forms and resources for parents, healthcare providers and school personnel.

Forms

  • Diabetes Medical Management Plan 2025-2026 for Injections (Riley Children's Health) 529.875 KB

  • Diabetes Medical Management Plan 2025-2026 for Insulin Pumps (Riley Children's Health) 553.143 KB

  • Diabetes Medical Management Plan 2025-2026 for Ilet (Riley Children's Health) 542.941 KB

  • Diabetes Medical Management Plan 2025-2026 for Medtronic (Riley Children's Health) 134.866 KB

  • Diabetes Medical Management Plan 2025-2026 for Type 2 Diabetes (Riley Children's Health) 442.573 KB

Resources

  • Information About Injections (Riley Children's Health) 345.146 KB

    This guide lays out the responsibilities of parents, teachers, school nurses and other school professionals and provides useful information about caring for children on injections at school.

  • Information About Pump Therapy (Riley Children's Health) 265.974 KB

    This guide lays out the responsibilities of parents, teachers, school nurses and other school professionals and provides useful information about caring for children who use pump therapy at school.

  • Information About Glucose Sensors (Riley Children's Health) 151.837 KB

    This handout, intended for use by school personnel and coaches, provides key points of information about glucose sensors.

  • Diabetes Camps (Riley Children's Health) 92.079 KB

  • IU Health Diabetes Centers: Diabetes Education

    IU Health Diabetes Centers specialize in diabetes education and management for patients of all ages. Learn more about the services offered and find a location near you.

  • American Diabetes Association

    The official website of the American Diabetes Association provides a wide variety of information about diabetes, including facts about the condition, nutrition and lifestyle information and research information.

  • Pediatric Endocrine Society

    The Pediatric Endocrine Society is a trusted resource for parents and healthcare providers, providing educational materials and much more on its website.

  • State Laws, Regulations and Policies for School Diabetes Care

    The American Diabetes Association provides information on Indiana's rules for diabetes care in schools on its website.

  • Sample Section 504 plan

    A Section 504 plan is an agreement between the parents of a child with diabetes and a school. This plan ensures that the child has the same access to education as other children. If a Section 504 plan is requested, the parent or school representative needs to contact the Section 504 coordinator for the school district to begin the process. The American Diabetes Association provides a sample Section 504 plan on its website.

Related Programs & Departments

Related Programs & Departments

We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related programs & departments.

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Program
  • Diabetes Program
  • Disorders of Sex Development
  • Youth Diabetes Prevention Program

Related Stories

Related Stories

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Health Professionals

For Health Professionals

The Diabetes & Endocrinology Department at Riley Children's Health works with primary care physicians to provide specialized care to children with diabetes and endocrine conditions. Referring physicians may contact our department by phone at 317.944.3889 or by fax at 317.944.3882.

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Education

We are committed to educating the next generation of highly skilled pediatric endocrinologists and diabetologists. We offer a three-year pediatric endocrinology fellowship program that provides extensive clinical training plus basic and clinical research training. The physicians within the Section of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology serve as faculty members for the program and have received special recognition for their teaching efforts.

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