UChicago Medicine Comer Children's

Childhood Diabetes

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More than two decades ago, doctors at the University of Chicago Medicine decided to focus their efforts on treating diabetes in children and teens. Since then, our experts have helped young people with all types of diabetes, including rare forms of the disease.

Our experts provide comprehensive, individualized care for infants, children and teens with:

  • Monogenic diabetes, including neonatal diabetes and maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

Our team of specialists provides holistic care to address the physical and social challenges that children and teens with diabetes may face. Physicians, nurses, staff and educators offer comprehensive medical support as well as programs designed to help patients live happy lives and effectively transition between infancy, childhood, young adulthood and adulthood. We also work with patients' siblings and families.

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Our Pediatric Diabetes Locations

Patient Information

Your care and well-being are our primary concerns, and we want your stay to be as comfortable as possible.

Directions & Maps

We are here to help you find the best way to navigate to our locations. We offer step-by-step directions from every direction.

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Second Opinions

Seeking the opinion of an expert can ease your mind and help you feel more secure in the medical decisions you are making.

Clinical Trials

Our research gives our patients access to new treatments and therapies.

Classes & Events

We offer relevant classes, screenings and support groups to help you lead a healthier life.

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Pediatric Endocrinology

Comer Children’s pediatric endocrinologists are experts in a wide range of endocrine disorders. We can help provide comprehensive diagnosis and advanced treatment options for your family.

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Pediatric Diabetes Research

Our physicians are committed to offering clinical trials at Comer Children's that give our patients access to new treatment and therapies that are not widely available.