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Posted by: April Lehman, MD on Feb 25, 2026

Liver transplant can offer children with complex metabolic disorders a safer, more stable future. From reducing life‑threatening metabolic crises to easing strict dietary restrictions, families may find new hope and predictability through specialized care. Learn how our multidisciplinary team supports children with conditions like urea cycle disorders, MSUD, organic acidemias and glycogen storage diseases—every step of the way.

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Debunking Diabetes Myths
From sugar myths to misconceptions about insulin, diabetes is surrounded by misinformation. Our experts break down the facts so you can manage diabetes with confidence.
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Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Identifying Risks and Management
First published November 2017 Updated November 2025 Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, preventing the uptake of glucose by the body’s cells.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Type 1 Diabetes: Early Detection Can Lead to DKA Prevention

Nov 07, 2023

If your child is drinking more than usual, urinating more than usual, bedwetting, or losing weight that they do not mean to, it is important to see a healthcare provider right away. Doing so may help lead to an earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and prevent DKA. Read More

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Turner Syndrome: Unique as a Butterfly

Sep 05, 2023

Turner Syndrome is a genetic condition, a difference in the number or type of sex chromosomes, in those assigned female at birth. Read More

Should Parents with Diabetes Breastfeed?

Aug 11, 2023

Parents who have diabetes of any kind are similar to other new parents in many ways. But according to a study here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, they are less likely to breastfeed their newborn baby in the hospital and continue breastfeeding for at least two months. Read More

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Are You Worried About Your Child's Height?

Jul 26, 2023

Short stature, or shorter height, is a common reason for a visit to a pediatric endocrinologist, a specialist in growth and hormones, but it does not always mean that there is an underlying health concern. Read More

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Dopamine and Serotonin: Our Own Happy Chemicals

Feb 28, 2023

Dopamine and serotonin are molecules that send signals throughout the body; these chemicals affect how we feel. Both chemicals act as hormones that help coordinate different functions and processes in our bodies like growth, metabolism, emotions and even sleep! Read More

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Thyroid Issues in Kids

Jan 18, 2022

While you might think that the thyroid, a gland in the neck, has more impact on adults, it has particular importance in children as well. The thyroid’s hormone, levothyroxine, keeps the body functioning at the right speed. Read More

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Prader-Willi Syndrome: 4 Things Parents Need to Know

May 20, 2021

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWI) is a genetic disease that is diagnosed by a blood test. Here are four things to know about this rare genetic disorder that is diagnosed in 1 out of every 30,000 individuals. Read More

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Choosing the Best Technology to Manage Your Child’s Diabetes

Oct 22, 2019

The ultimate goal is to find a cure for diabetes. Until then, available technology can help lessen the burden and allow diabetes to fit more easily into a family’s lifestyle. Read More