 We
offer state-of-the-art care to patients from birth to age
21 with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Our medical
team includes certified pediatric endocrinologists and advance
practice nurses who work closely with patients and families
to educate them and make referrals when necessary. Nutritionists
and social workers specially trained in endocrine disorders
round out the team, which provides treatment of:
- Diabetes
- Growth disorders
- Thyroid disorders
- Pubertal disorders
Monmouth Medical Center is home to the Center
for the Treatment of Insulin Disorders, one of very
few programs in the area and in the state of New Jersey.
The Center is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, family-centered
and culturally sensitive program to prevent and treat childhood
obesity, type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus, metabolic syndrome,
hypertension, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, short stature,
failure to thrive and precocious, delayed puberty, dyslipidemia
and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
The Center also serves as a local contact for the Statewide
Newborn Screening Program. The program uses a multidisciplinary
approach including social support and nutritional counseling
and involves the entire family to effectuate lasting change
in the home environment. The Center has and continues
to develop specialized methods to provide culturally and
linguistically appropriate care, support, education and treatment.
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