Meet the Norton Children’s Endocrinology Team
Norton Children’s board-certified pediatric endocrinologists provide long-term care for children and teens with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes as well as other endocrine system disorders.
Endocrinology physicians
Catalina Cabrera Salcedo, M.D.
Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D., division chief
Endocrinology nurse practitioners
Jayme M. Lichsteiner, APRN
Child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes? 5 things all parents should know
I remember very clearly the day that my son Cooper was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I was sitting with my husband and Cooper in the emergency department waiting to see the endocrinologist. As we […]
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How to manage diabetes during a cold or flu
Every child comes down with a sore throat, cold or minor illness from time to time. When your child with diabetes is ill, there are simple steps you can take to help manage blood sugar […]
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Radiothon: Oliver Thomas uses Type 1 diabetes journey to help other children
Just like any other boy his age, 9-year-old Oliver Thomas is always on the move. From fishing to swimming, riding his bike, golfing and playing baseball — he keeps busy. But Oliver, who has Type […]
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Type 2 diabetes symptoms in children can go unnoticed
One of the frustrating things about parenting is knowing which signs and symptoms to worry about and which are part of normal childhood. Diabetes during childhood, including Type 2 diabetes, can have that same challenge. […]
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Halloween treats: 7 ways to help kids with diabetes enjoy the holiday
For many kids, Halloween is a big sugar rush. But for children with diabetes, the holiday can be very challenging for the entire family. Fortunately, kids with diabetes still can enjoy the holiday. It just […]
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Child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes? 5 things all parents should know
I remember very clearly the day that my son Cooper was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I was sitting with my husband and Cooper in the emergency department waiting to see the endocrinologist. As we […]
Read Full Story
How to manage diabetes during a cold or flu
Every child comes down with a sore throat, cold or minor illness from time to time. When your child with diabetes is ill, there are simple steps you can take to help manage blood sugar […]
Read Full Story
Radiothon: Oliver Thomas uses Type 1 diabetes journey to help other children
Just like any other boy his age, 9-year-old Oliver Thomas is always on the move. From fishing to swimming, riding his bike, golfing and playing baseball — he keeps busy. But Oliver, who has Type […]
Read Full Story
Type 2 diabetes symptoms in children can go unnoticed
One of the frustrating things about parenting is knowing which signs and symptoms to worry about and which are part of normal childhood. Diabetes during childhood, including Type 2 diabetes, can have that same challenge. […]
Read Full Story
Halloween treats: 7 ways to help kids with diabetes enjoy the holiday
For many kids, Halloween is a big sugar rush. But for children with diabetes, the holiday can be very challenging for the entire family. Fortunately, kids with diabetes still can enjoy the holiday. It just […]
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