
One symptom of metabolic syndrome is an increased level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This can also be a sign of prediabetes.
The Broward Health Pediatric Diabetes Outpatient Centers offers comprehensive care for children with diabetes to address all the needs of our patients and their families. Our goal is to provide the necessary resources to help our patients continue the activities they loved prior to diagnosis as well as guide them in managing their diabetes around their normal routines.
Our pediatric diabetes care program offers a comprehensive team of specialists including pediatric endocrinologists, nutritionists, psychologists, and certified diabetes educators who can be seen in one visit.
Pediatric Endocrinologist:
Certified Diabetes Educator:
Nutritionist:
Psychologist:
For more than 20 years, Broward Health Coral Springs has been the home of South Florida’s only day camp for children with diabetes. At Camp Coral Kids, children ages 5½-11 years old with diabetes can connect with other children who understand what they are going through in a fun, educational, and medically supervised environment.
The two exciting weeks at Camp Coral Kids include:
For more information on Camp Coral Kids, call 954.344.3344.
The Broward Health Pediatric Diabetes Center is a comprehensive outpatient center offering a team approach to diabetes care that addresses all the needs pediatric patients and their families may have.
Our comprehensive, collaborative approach to diabetes education will help guide you and your child through nutrition requirements, insulin pump programs, glucose monitoring, and everything else you need to help your family with diabetes care.
Blanco, Ernesto J., MD
Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatrics
1625 SE 3rd Ave
Ste 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-764-0921
Cossio, Sissi E., MD
Pediatric Endocrinology
2825 N State Rd 7
Suite 302
Margate, FL 33063
954-323-2655
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One symptom of metabolic syndrome is an increased level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. This can also be a sign of prediabetes.
Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help you keep your blood glucose levels on track.
Insulin pumps are used most often by people with type 1 diabetes. But some people with type 2 diabetes also use them.