Paediatric diabetologist

Paediatric diabetologist

Paediatric diabetologist – a specialist in treating diabetes, overweight, and obesity in children A paediatric diabetologist specialises in diagnosing, treating, and managing diabetes and metabolic disorders in children and adolescents. Their role includes not only stabilising blood glucose levels but also supporting patients in leading a healthy lifestyle and preventing complications of metabolic diseases.

When to see a paediatric diabetologist

A visit to a diabetologist is recommended if a child experiences any of the following symptoms:

• Increased thirst and frequent urination
• Excessive appetite with simultaneous weight loss
• Drowsiness, weakness, and frequent infections
• Sudden weight gain or difficulty in losing weight
• Problems maintaining normal blood glucose levels

What does a paediatric diabetologist do?

• Diagnosis and treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Blood glucose monitoring and implementation of insulin therapy
• Differentiation and treatment of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents
• Prevention and management of diabetes-related complications and metabolic disorders

Regular visits to a paediatric diabetologist are essential for effective diabetes management and ensuring the best possible quality of life for a child. If you are looking for an experienced specialist who will care for your child's health with empathy and dedication, you are in the right place!

The doctor provides consultations for children and adolescents up to the age of 17.

During the consultation, the paediatric diabetologist:

• Conducts a medical history interview and physical examination
• Establishes a diagnosis
• Provides medical recommendations
• Prescribes medication
• Issues referrals for tests, specialist consultations, or hospitalisation
• Issues sick leaves

If you are looking for a specialist who speaks a foreign language, we recommend checking the profile of the doctor. Simply click on the specialist’s name in the schedule above to access a detailed profile, which includes information about the languages they speak. If no additional languages are listed, it means the doctor communicates only in Polish.

Consultation details:

• The consultation lasts 15 minutes.
• Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment time.
• The service is provided at the medical centre indicated at the time of booking.