Diabetes and Endocrinology
Le Bonheur’s endocrine program leads the region in diagnosis and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with suspected endocrine (hormone) disorders. These problems are often associated with abnormal growth, congenital disorders or brain injuries.
Our diabetes program is the only center in the region recognized by the . All our physicians hold full-time faculty appointments in the of . Our physicians lead multiple research studies in hormonal disorders, including diabetes mellitus.
Children are referred to Le Bonheur for endocrine-related issues including:
- Abnormal endocrine test results
- Abnormal newborn screen results
- Abnormal thyroid test results
- Short stature
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Tests for hormone deficiencies
Our Endocrine Team
The endocrine team is affiliated with both The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (ULPS). This multi-disciplinary team includes:
- pediatric endocrinologists (physicians)
- nurse practitioner
- certified diabetes educators
- licensed, registered dietitians
- registered nurses
- licensed social worker
- child life specialists
- nurses who coordinate the diabetes and endocrine clinics
- clinical research coordinator
- pediatricians training to become endocrinologists (fellows)
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
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Le Bonheur's is recognized by the to exceed national standards. This service is part of our comprehensive endocrinology program. Certified diabetes educators (CDEs), licensed dietitians and licensed social workers help educate families on disease management at our Diabetes Center downtown. As a part of the program, our patients complete a behavior change plan and set diabetes management goals. Once goals are established, the educator monitors progress through frequent contact with the patient and family. Services of our center are offered across both in-patient and out-patient settings.
Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinics
Please click here to find a Le Bonheur Endocrinologist. To schedule an appointment, call 901-287-7337 (toll-free: 1-866-870-5570) or .
Diabetes Digest
Adrenal insufficiency
Cushing's syndrome
Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes mellitus
Gigantism
Growth disorders
Growth hormone deficiency
Inherited disorders
Turner Syndrome
Hypoglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperinsulinism
Graves's disease
Precocious puberty
Delayed puberty
Rickets
Vitamin D deficiency
Patient Resources
- School Care Considerations for Students with Diabetes
- Endocrinology Telehealth Tip Sheet
- Sick Day Record Log
- Insulin and Blood Glucose Log
- Ketone Treatment And/Or Sick Day Rules
- Tratamiento de cetonas y/o dÃas de malestar
- علاج الكيتونات و / أو أيام المرض (
- Pump Ketone Treatment And/Or Sick Day Rules
- Tratamiento de cetonas con bomba y/o dÃas de malestar
- علاج الكيتونات و/أو أيام المرض أثناء استخدام المضخة