1. Pediatric Endocrine Metabolic Clinic
Betsy Schwartz, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology
Park Nicollet Clinic

2. Pediatric Endocrine Metabolic Clinic
Multidisciplinary team of providers
Pediatric Endocrinologists
Registered Dieticians
Physical Therapists
Family Therapist
Family-based approach
Evaluate and manage obesity related health conditions
Focus on making healthy dietary and activity changes

3. Pediatric Endocrinologist
Evaluate and treat metabolic conditions associated with overweight and obesity
Insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Hypertension and hyperlipidemia
Thyroid disease, Cushing’s disease
Fatty Liver Disease
Work with families on making dietary and activity changes that will improve health
Medication therapy, when indicated
Work closely with other members of our Park Nicollet team to provide comprehensive care
Locations: St. Louis Park, Maple Grove, Burnsville, St. Cloud

4. Registered Dietician Assess quality of the family’s diet
Provide a plan for dietary change that is realistic for the whole family
Eating for heart health
Importance of energy balance (calories in vs. calories out)
Guidance with meal planning
Label reading
Food portion review
Regular follow-up to monitor progress and provide additional support and education

5. Pediatric Physical Therapy
Evaluate strength, balance, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance
Develop an individualized home exercise program
Aerobic exercise
Resistance exercise
Establish skills required for lifelong fitness
3 locations: Burnsville, Maple Grove, St. Louis Park

6. Family Therapist Evaluates for mental health concerns
Depression, anxiety
Eating disorders
Assess self-esteem and body image
Help tackle negative thought patterns
Helps family work together to make lifestyle changes
Assess readiness for change
Determine support and barriers
Develop strategies and tools to stay motivated
Counsels on parenting skills

8. Camp 5210
In partnership with One Heartland, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners
For children with type 2 diabetes or at risk for type 2 diabetes
A camp for the entire family to get healthy – all while having lots of fun!
July 6-10, 2012
Friday-Tuesday
Subsidized cost varies by household income $60 - $250

9. Camp 5210 Recommended Criteria
Patient (child) has Type 2 Diabetes
At risk for Type 2 Diabetes (is overweight with a BMI>85th% and has one of the following):
elevated glucose
elevated insulin level
elevated hemoglobin A1C
Signs of insulin resistance
First degree relative with Type 2 Diabetes
A parent (guardian) must attend, siblings 7 years and older welcome