Endocrinology
Endocrine disorders cause significant medical and physical problems during childhood and adolescence that may have lifelong health and psychological consequences. Duke Children's Hospital provides diagnosis and the most advanced therapies, as well as consultation, for children and adolescents with endocrine or metabolic diseases. This is particularly important because the number of children developing diabetes is growing steadily.
Goals of the Division of Endocrinology include excellence in patient care and commitment to teaching and advancement in both clinical and basic research. In addition to comprehensive, cutting edge care, our program includes educational group sessions for patients and their families, nutritional and psychological support, daylong group education sessions for new patients, an annual College Day, a semi-annual Duke Diabetes Day, and a diabetes summer camp. The American Diabetes Association conferred special recognition to the Duke Children's Diabetes Education Program for meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
We also have extensive experience in the use of the insulin pump in diabetic children of all ages. Our certified diabetes nurse educator maintains a daily call-in hour for patients. This service provides ongoing education and assistance in daily diabetes management.
Treatments
The goal of the Duke Pediatric Diabetes Team is to provide the support, knowledge, and technical skills necessary to successfully control diabetes and maintain a normal healthy lifestyle. We care for children with types I and II diabetes. Once diabetes has been diagnosed and steps have been taken to bring the disease medically under control, the Duke Pediatric Diabetes Team focuses on prevention of acute and chronic complications. A team of physicians, nurses, psychiatric social workers, and dietitians works in concert to provide an educational and supportive environment in group and individual sessions. Each initial evaluation includes a review of diabetes knowledge as well as an individual medical consultation.
We also have extensive experience in the use of the insulin pump in diabetic children of all ages. Our certified diabetes nurse educator maintains a daily call-in hour for patients. This service provides ongoing education and assistance in daily diabetes management.
Physicians and Staff
Physicians
| Name | Areas of Special Interest |
|---|---|
| Deanna W. Adkins, MD | General pediatric endocrinology including disorders of growth, adrenal glands, thyroid, calcium and phosphorus metabolism, hypothalamus, pituitary, sexual and pubertal development, and diabetes mellitus |
| Robert W. Benjamin, MD | Disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism; disorders of sexual differentiation; congenital adrenal hyperplasia |
| Michael S. Freemark, MD | Pediatric endocrinology; hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction; disorders of growth, thyroid function, and sexual development; diabetes mellitus; insulin resistance |
| Nancy Friedman, MD | General pediatric endocrinology, disorders of calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, metabolic bone disease, disorders of growth including growth hormone deficiency, disorders of thyroid function and sexual development, diabetes mellitus |
Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Patricia Andrews, MPH, R.D., LDN | Nutritional consultation for children with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease and their families |
| Martha Anne Faris, RN, PNP | Primary care for endocrine, diabetic and obese patients |
| Kristina Graham, MSW, LCSW | Clinical social worker. counseling related to coping and adjustment to diabetes |
| Mona C. Griffis, RD, LDN | Nutritional counseling for diabetic and obese patients |
| Jean C. Litton, RN, CDE | Primary educator for parents and children with diabetes |
Clinic Hours and Location
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
Tel: 919-684-3772, Option 2
Fax: 919-684-8613
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Duke Children's Consultative Services of Raleigh
3480 Wake Forest Road, suite 310
Raleigh, NC 27609
Tel: 919-862-5363
Fax: 919-862-5355
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
3000 Erwin Road
Durham NC 27710
Tel: 919-684-3772, Option 2
Fax: 919-684-8613
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Appointments and Contact Information
To serve our patients and referring physicians, faculty physicians covering pediatric endocrinology are always on call to answer questions and provide consultation.
- For appointments in Durham, please call 919-684-3772, option 2.
- For appointments at the Raleigh clinic, please call 919-855-0306 or 919-684-3772, option 2.
- For all urgent calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, please call 919-684-8111 and ask the operator to page 970-0716, the pediatric endocrinology/diabetes physician on call.
- For physicians requesting consultations or making referrals, please call 919-684-3772, option 2 or the Duke Consultation and Referral Center at 800-MED-DUKE (800-633-3853).
- For the diabetes nurse call-in hour, please call 919-684-6645, Monday to Friday 7:30am - 8:30am.
Duke Resources
- Pediatric Division of Endocrinology
(Duke School of Medicine) - Diabetes in Children
- How Sweet It is
Patient Forms
- Injected Insulin Form [PDF]
- Insulin Pump Form [PDF]
- Fall 09: Diabetes Self Management Newsletter [PDF]
Upcoming Events
Duke Diabetes Day
Duke Diabetes Day is a free, fun filled day for children, young adults and their families who have diabetes. Join us for demonstrations, seminars, fun activities, prizes and much more.
Where: Sherwood Githens Middle School
When: April 24, 2010
Time: 9:30 - 3:30
Directions
For more details about this event, please Download Flyer [PDF, 269KB].
