Endocrinology & Diabetes

Our highly skilled board certified pediatric endocrinologists provide world-class integrated health care to infants, children and teens with a broad range of endocrine diseases, metabolic abnormalities and hormone conditions.

Connecticut Children’s has several specialized programs to evaluate, diagnose and treat children in a patient- and family-centered environment. Our endocrinology specialists handle more than 11,000 outpatient visits and treat more than 1,000 children affected by diabetes each year.

Conditions we treat include:

• Adrenal dysfunction
• Albright hereditary osteodystrophy
• Calcium and bone metabolism abnormalities
• Delayed or precocious puberty
• Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, monogenic , and other secondary forms of diabetes)
• Sexual differentiation
• Gender dysphoria (gender incongruence)
• Growth disorders (short stature)
• Hypoglycemia
• Lipid abnormalities
• Menstrual irregularities (primary and secondary amenorrhea)
• Obesity
• Osteogenesis imperfecta
• Parathyroid disorders
• Pituitary dysfunction
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Rare genetic bone disorders
• Thyroid abnormalities
• Turner syndrome

Weight Management

Our family-based Fit 5 weight management programs are tailored to address the specific needs of families with children of all ages. Learn more about Weight Management »

Gender Program

Connecticut Children’s Gender Program provides compassionate care to children and adolescents who express a strong desire to be the opposite gender. Learn more about the Gender Program»