Hormones play a major role in how we develop and grow, regulate sugar, metabolize food and so much more. The endocrine system, which includes the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland and pancreas, uses these hormones to "communicate" with the body. The Pediatric Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes service at Michigan Medicine accepts referrals for the evaluation and treatment of children from infants to young adults with any condition that falls within the broad areas of endocrinology and metabolism, including:
- Abnormal growth
- Abnormal hypothalamic and pituitary function
- Adrenal and gonadal disorders
- Calcium disorders
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Diabetes insipidus
- Diabetes mellitus
- Diseases and deficiencies of the thyroid
- Hypoglycemia
- Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS)
- Precocious puberty
- Psychosocial dwarfism
- Sexual ambiguity
- Transgender/gender dysphoria
Our experienced multidisciplinary medical team collaborates to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care that is individualized for each child and centered around the family’s needs.
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For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-764-5175.