Diabetes Clinic
UCSF ranks among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation for diabetes and endocrinology care, according to U.S. News & World Report. At our Pediatric Diabetes Clinic, our team of experts – including endocrinologists, certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, social workers, child psychologists and child life specialists – cares for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes from birth to age 21.
We recognize that managing diabetes in children is about more than food and insulin, so we also pay careful attention to the medical and emotional needs of our patients and their families. We create treatment regimens that suit each family’s needs and culture, and offer classes and one-on-one sessions to help parents and other caregivers choose and master the latest technologies. Our Transition Program prepares teens to manage their diabetes independently, and because needs change over time, we build lifelong relationships with our families, making sure our patients continue to get the best care at every stage.
We also maintain an active research program that emphasizes immune modulation therapy to prevent or cure diabetes, stem cell generation of beta cells, and studies on optimizing the use of current device technology and diabetes data.
Our locations (6)
Our team
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Tariq Ahmad
MD, FAAP
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Sonali Belapurkar
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Gina Capodanno
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Eda Cengiz
MD, MHS
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Hannah Chesser
MD, FAAP
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Laya Ekhlaspour
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Ayca Erkin-Cakmak
MD, MPH
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Stephen E. Gitelman
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Elaine Ku
MD, MAS
Nephrologist -
Maya Lodish
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Roger Long
MD
Endocrinologist -
Jennifer Olson
MD, FAAP
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Alison Reed
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Srinath Sanda
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Shylaja Srinivasan
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Martin Thelin
MD, PhD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Patrika M. Tsai
MD, MPH
Pediatric gastroenterologist -
Jenise Wong
MD, PhD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Kevin Yen
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Katie Hynes
RD, CDE, MS
Dietitian -
Anita Markoff
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Mary McDonell
RN, MSN
Nurse -
Maureen T. McGrath
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Monica Mueller
RN, BSN, PT
Pediatric nurse -
Nicole Rotter
NP
Nurse practitioner
Awards & recognition
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One of the nation's best for endocrinology & diabetes care
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
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Center of excellence for diabetes research (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
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Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Support services
Clinical trials
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Feasibility in Youth With T2D
Use of CGM measured by number of hours participants in the intervention arm wear the CGM device and view data on the mobile application.
Recruiting
More about this studyPrecision Dosing of Metformin in Youth With T2D
The perception that a higher dose of Metformin is agreeable or satisfactory measured with the 4-item Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM). A 4-item measure of perceived intervention acceptability. Items are measured on a 5-...
Recruiting
More about this studyExtended Bolus for Meals in a Closed-loop System
Area under the curve between glucose trace and starting glucose (mg/dL* hour)
Recruiting
More about this studyType 1 Diabetes Extension Study
Evaluation of changes in beta cell function over time will be measured by mixed-meal tolerance test (MMTT) -Stimulated mean C-Peptide area under the curve (AUC). C-peptide is released by the pancreas into the bloodstream in equal...
Recruiting
More about this studyFully Closed Loop at Home (FCL@Home)
The primary metric for analysis will be change in mean sensor glucose value between the second week of the control usual-care period and the one-week remote monitored at-home FCL period.
Recruiting
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