Transitioning From Your Pediatric Endocrinologist
October is Children’s Health Month which makes this an ideal time for parents of children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) to think about transitioning from a Pediatric Endocrinologist to an Adult Endocrinology Practice. If you are or have a child with diabetes, you don’t have to wait until late teenage years to think about this transition.
At Grunberger Diabetes Institute (GDI), we understand that this transition process may not be an easy one. It can be difficult going into a new Endocrinology office with so many questions like: “Will I like my new Endocrinologist?” “What will they think of my current hemoglobin A1C?” “Do they know about the technology I am using?”
Rest assured, we have helped several patients who have made a similar transition. We specialize in all of the latest diabetes management technology including insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring and other devices to make life with diabetes easier for you.
You will have the ability to make appointments with our Registered Dietician or Weight Management Coach if needed. If a diabetes support group or diabetes classes fit your needs, we have that available for you as well. Our physicians can also manage other endocrinology-related diagnoses like thyroid disease, celiac disease and more.
How To Transition to an Adult Diabetes Provider
It can be overwhelming to navigate your next step, so we’re here to help. To begin your transition to an adult endocrinologist, you will want to schedule an initial appointment with your desired diabetes doctor. You will want to find one that is experienced with helping patients through this transition.
If you feel the fit is right with the practice, then you would just let your pediatric clinic know you have found a new office for adults. You do not have to transition immediately. In fact, keeping in touch with your pediatric endocrinologist helps with the continuity of care and gives you a chance to transition at your own pace. If you’d like more tips on how to make this a smooth transition, follow this link.
Conclusion
While change can be scary, having a relationship with an adult endocrinologist sooner rather than later can help to ease this transition. We encourage you to make an appointment to see one of our physicians for a first-time appointment.
During this time, keep a connection with your pediatric endocrinology practice to ensure care continuity. We welcome new patients to our practice, especially those who are ready to make the leap to an adult endocrinology practice for diabetes management. It’s so rewarding to help new patients through this transition. We hope to see you soon!
About Grunberger Diabetes Institute
Grunberger Diabetes Institute (GDI) provides Diabetes and Endocrine management, as well as a weight management program. Your wellbeing is assessed on an individual level and the treatment includes a plan for the improvement of your overall health and quality of life. We specialize in all things related to diabetes, endocrine, and weight management. This includes but isn’t limited to: diabetic neuropathy, dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetic recipes, reproductive endocrinology, osteoporosis treatment, male hypogonadism, hypercalcemia, all issues and diseases involving the thyroid gland (including thyroid cancer), patients transitioning from pediatric endocrinology to adult endocrinology, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Schedule with us today to find out why we’re voted the best Endocrinology practice.
For More About Pediatric Diabetes Follow the Links Below
nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/diabetes-insulin-dependent-diabetes-mellitus-type-i
