Diabetes
The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's Diabetes Program offers comprehensive
eduation and support, helping children, familes and the community learn to live
with diabetes. Our team serves as a link for diabetes care between their families,
schools and their diabetes physician.
What conditions do you treat?
We care for children with a variety of conditions, including the following:
Do you offer any diabetes specific groups or programs?
Whether your child is newly diagnosed and in need of basic information, looking for a refresher coures or ready for more in-depth information; all are welcome in our programs and classes.
Patients and their families who are educated about diabetes feel more confident in managing their disease, rather than letting it control them.
Children's Diabetes Support Groups
Insulin Pump Therapy
School Resources
What forms do you have related to diabetes?
- Log sheets by doctor
- Eric Gyuricsko, MD
- Kent Reifschneider, MD
- Reuben Rohn, MD
- Marta Satin-Smith MD
Management Resources
Online Resources
Diabetes Camps
Does your staff have special training?
We have dedicated pediatric diabetes education staff which includes certified diabetes
educators, registered nurses, registered dieticians and social workers. Our team
members work collaboratively to provide families and patients with thorough diabetes
education as well as assistance in obtaining the necessary resourses to successfully
manage their disease.
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
This depends on what kind of insurance you have.
If you have an HMO, you must:
- Get a referral from your child's primary care physician before you call to make an appointment.
- Make sure that your referral has not expired. Many are good for only 30 days, so check yours before you come to your appointment. If your referral has expired, call your primary care physician and explain your situation. In most cases, your primary care physician will provide a new or extended referral.
- Bring the referral with you to the appointment. If you do not have a referral, or if the referral you have is expired, your HMO will not pay for your appointment.
- If you have fee-for-service insurance or a PPO, you do not need a physician's referral to make an appointment.
We offer in-depth information about insurance in our Billing and Insurance section.
How do I make an appointment?
To schedule an appointment, please call (757) 668-8609.