“Can an endocronologist recommend a diabetic diet for my child?”
My son is 8 years old and has been diagnosed with diabetes. Can a pediatric endocronologist help us with his diet? What should his diet include?
3 Answers
If your child has type 1 diabetes, he needs insulin, diabetes education, and dietary education to understand carbohydrate counting. These teachings are done by diabetes educators and dietitians. An endocrinologist will recommend these teachings. But they rarely do these teachings themselves.
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Yes, an endocrinologist can help you with a specific diet for your son.
I highly recommend a pediatric dietitian who has a CDE credential (certified diabetes educator). Meal plans are best individualized in all persons living with diabetes.
