Endocrinology / Diabetes Resources
Diabetes Support Groups
- L'Kidds
Support group for parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers with diabetes. Zuraya Aziz, parent (425) 985-9199 - Super Kids with Insulin Dependent Diabetes (SKWIDDS)
Support group for families of children with Type 1 Diabetes of all ages; typically beginning school age-teens. Kathy Bolopue, parent (425) 643-0592
Patient Education Materials
- ACTH (Cortrosyn) Stimulation Test (PDF 28KB) (Español)
- Explains why an ACTH (Cortrosyn) Stimulation test is needed, how it's done, how to prepare your child and where to go for the test.
- Arginine Test for Growth Hormone (PDF 30KB)
- Explains why an Arginine test is needed, how it's done, how to prepare your child and where to go for the test.
- Cortisol Replacement Therapy (PDF 92KB)
- Explains what cortisol replacement therapy is and how to give it to your child.
- Diabetes Management When Sick with a Cold or Flu (PDF 230KB)
- Most illnesses affect a diabetic child's blood sugar level. This handout explains ways to manage your child's diabetes when they are sick to prevent low blood sugar. Also discusses changing insulin dose and fluid replacement during illness.
- GNRH (Factrel) (Leuprolide/Lupron/LHRH) Test (PDF 28KB)
- Explains why a GNRH (Leuprolide/Lupron) test is needed, how it's done, how to prepare your child and where to go for the test.
- Growth Hormone Stimulation Test (PDF 31KB) (Español)
- Explains how the test is done and how to prepare at home for the Growth Hormone Stimulation test done at Children's Hospital. Includes what to do before you come, what to bring and where to go in the hospital.
- Is Lantus Right for Your Child? (PDF 32KB)
- Asks true/false questions about your child to determine which insulin is right for your child and family, including advantages and disadvantages of using Lantus (insulin).
- It's Time to Start Lantus Insulin (PDF 29KB)
- Gives directions for giving Lantus (insulin) at breakfast and bedtime as well as making dose adjustments.
- Mini-Dose Glucagon Rescue (PDF 30KB)
- Explains what the mini-dose glucagon rescue kit is, how to use it and important things to remember when using it.
- Thyroid-Releasing Hormone (TRH) Test (PDF 30KB)
- Explains why a Thyroid-Releasing Hormone (TRH) test is needed, how it's done, how to prepare your child and where to go for the test.
- Starting Lantus (Glargine) Insulin (PDF 177KB)
- Explains when to check your child’s blood sugar, how to choose how much insulin to give and how to correct for high blood sugar. Also lists things to consider when using Lantus (glargine).
- Water Deprivation Test (PDF 30KB)
- Explains why a Water Deprivation test is needed, how it's done, how to prepare your child and where to go for the test.
- Welcome to the Diabetes Clinic (PDF 76KB) (Español)
- Welcomes new patients and families to the Diabetes Clinic. Gives details for the first appointment including what to bring. Also gives instructions using the insulin dose adjustment line, diabetes classes and staff team members
- What is High Blood Sugar (PDF 136KB) (Español)
- Explains the causes, signs and treatment for high blood sugar in diabetes.
- What is Low Blood Sugar (PDF 153KB) (Español)
- Explains the causes, signs and treatment for low blood sugar in diabetes.
- What is Type 1 Diabetes (PDF 156KB) (Español)
- Answers common questions about diabetes.