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Endocrine Glands, Growth & Diabetes

A to Z: Failure to Thrive

Failure to thrive refers to a child's inability to gain weight and grow as expected for kids of the same age and gender. Most diagnoses are made in the first few years of life.

Acanthosis Nigricans

Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a condition that causes the skin to thicken and darken in places. AN is not harmful or contagious, but can be a sign of certain other medical conditions.

Adrenal Insufficiency

Adrenal insufficiency is a condition that happens when the adrenal glands do not work as they should.

Carbohydrates and Diabetes

Making smart choices when it comes to carbs and following the diabetes care plan can help keep your child's blood sugars under control.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) affects the adrenal glands, which make important hormones. Symptoms depend on a child's age, sex, and which hormones the adrenal glands make too little or too much of.

Congenital Hypothyroidism

Some babies are born with a thyroid gland that didn't develop correctly or doesn't work as it should. This is called congenital hypothyroidism.

Craniopharyngioma

A craniopharyngioma is a rare type of benign brain tumor. Most people treated for a craniopharyngioma are cured.

Cushing Syndrome

Cushing syndrome can happen when there are too many glucocorticoid hormones in the body.

Delayed Puberty

Puberty usually begins in girls 8-14, and in boys 9-15. If kids pass this normal age range without showing any signs of body changes, it's called delayed puberty.

Diabetes (Topic Center)

Does your child have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Learn how to manage the disease and keep your child healthy.