Pediatric Endocrine Metabolic Clinic Betsy Schwartz MD Pediatric

Pediatric Endocrine Metabolic Clinic Betsy Schwartz, MD Pediatric Endocrinology Park Nicollet Clinic

Pediatric Endocrine Metabolic Clinic u Multidisciplinary team of providers u Pediatric Endocrinologists u Registered Dieticians u Physical Therapists u Family Therapist u Family-based approach u Evaluate and manage obesity related health conditions u Focus on making healthy dietary and activity changes

Pediatric Endocrinologist u Evaluate and treat metabolic conditions associated with overweight and obesity u Insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes u Polycystic ovary syndrome u Hypertension and hyperlipidemia u Thyroid disease, Cushing’s disease u Fatty Liver Disease u Work with families on making dietary and activity changes that will improve health u Medication therapy, when indicated u Work closely with other members of our Park Nicollet team to provide comprehensive care u Locations: St. Louis Park, Maple Grove, Burnsville, St. Cloud

Registered Dietician u Assess quality of the family’s diet u Provide a plan for dietary change that is realistic for the whole family u Eating for heart health u Importance of energy balance (calories in vs. calories out) u Guidance with meal planning u Label reading u Food portion review u Regular follow-up to monitor progress and provide additional support and education

Pediatric Physical Therapy u Evaluate strength, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance u Develop an individualized home exercise program u Aerobic exercise u Resistance exercise u Establish skills required for lifelong fitness u 3 locations: Burnsville, Maple Grove, St. Louis Park

Family Therapist u Evaluates for mental health concerns u Depression, anxiety u Eating disorders u Assess self-esteem and body image u Help tackle negative thought patterns u Helps family work together to make lifestyle changes u Assess readiness for change u Determine support and barriers u Develop strategies and tools to stay motivated u Counsels on parenting skills

Camp 5210 u In partnership with One Heartland, Park Nicollet and Health. Partners u For children with type 2 diabetes or at risk for type 2 diabetes u A camp for the entire family to get healthy – all while having lots of fun! u July 6 -10, 2012 u Friday-Tuesday u Subsidized cost varies by household income $60 - $250

Camp 5210 Recommended Criteria u Patient (child) has Type 2 Diabetes u At risk for Type 2 Diabetes (is overweight with a BMI>85 th% and has one of the following): u elevated glucose u elevated insulin level u elevated hemoglobin A 1 C u Signs of insulin resistance u First degree relative with Type 2 Diabetes u A parent (guardian) must attend, siblings 7 years and older welcome