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McNeely Pediatric Diabetes Center
and Endocrinology Clinic
The McNeely Pediatric Diabetes Center is the only diabetes center in the region to specialize in working solely with children and teens. The staff provide expert health care to help maintain a child’s targeted blood sugar ranges. Most children seen in the diabetes center have Type 1 diabetes. A small but growing number have Type 2.
Diabetes and endocrinology care is a leading program at Children’s, called a cornerstone program. These are major programs meeting rigorous criteria for excellence, including clinical research, use of advanced technology, and evidence-based practice.
In addition to diabetes, the clinic provides diagnostic services and treatment for children with disorders of growth, advanced or delayed sexual development, pituitary disorders, thyroid abnormalities, disorders of calcium balance, adrenal disorders, and hypoglycemia.
The McNeely Pediatric Diabetes Center has received recognition for its diabetes education program from the American Diabetes Association, by meeting the association’s high educational standards.
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For a child newly diagnosed with diabetes and his or her family, learning the basics of blood glucose testing, insulin shots, and dietary changes is essential. Education is designed to meet the needs of each child and family, and will consider the age of the child and type of diabetes.
This training starts immediately, either while the child is in the hospital or at a clinic appointment. Training continues during every clinic visit to meet the changing needs of the child and family. Adjustments are made to help families maintain normal activities as much as possible.
Telephone support is also available for families with a new diagnosis or a change in regimen requiring frequent follow-up.
Diabetes Care Manual
Children's Patient/Family Education Materials
Insulin Worksheets
Select an insulin worksheet below based on the types of insulin you are using. Print, complete, and fax your worksheet(s) to Children's at (651) 220-6064.
On your fax include a phone number to call you and indicate convenient times to call during the workday. We try to return all calls within 24 hours. If you need assistance sooner, please call our office at (651) 220-6624 and select option 4.
Insulin pump
NPH or Ultralente + Regular or Humalog/Novolog
Lantus + Humalog/Novolog
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The diabetes support group meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m the second Tuesday of each month, between November and April. Meetings are held at the Garden View Medical Building at Children's - St. Paul.
Children's diabetes support group provides an opportunity to have fun, learn about incorporating diabetes into daily life, and meet and talk with peers of similar ages,
for both parents and children.
There is no charge to participate and families do not need to register. We look forward to a phenomenal year. If you know of other families that have children with diabetes, please invite them to join us. For more information, call (651)
220-6624 or read our current newsletter.
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Refer a Patient
1 866 755-2121
Contact Us
Call our main clinic in St. Paul to schedule an appointment at any one of our three clinic locations:
Children's - St. Paul: ( Map)
Main Phone: (651) 220-6624
All Appointments: (651) 220-6818
Fax: (651) 220-6064
Hours: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Children's - Minneapolis: ( Map)
Hours: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Children's Clinics - Woodwinds:
( Map)
Hours: Monday through Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Children's West:
( Map)
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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This book is an
important part of your diabetes care plan, providing information to help guide you through your diagnosis and management of diabetes, and to help you manage diabetes at home.
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Published quarterly with a wide range of feature articles, tips, and updates, as well as details about upcoming benefit events and classes.
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Seven short videos that discuss and walk through with kids what it's like to have an integrative therapy |
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