Neonatal Diabetes
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Neonatal diabetes is a rare form of diabetes that appears in the first months of life, when the baby's body does not produce enough insulin, the hormone that helps regulate blood sugar.
What sets it apart: Unlike the more common forms of diabetes, it is usually related to causes present from birth and appears very early in life.
Possible signs in the baby:
- Increased amount of urine
- Difficulty gaining weight
- Irritability or dehydration
Which specialist treats it? The pediatric endocrinologist is the one who studies and follows this type of diabetes in the youngest children. In the presence of warning signs in a newborn, the prudent course is to seek professional evaluation right away.
Data on 18 doctors who treat neonatal diabetes
Which specialist treats neonatal diabetes?
Neonatal Diabetes is usually treated by specialists in pediatric endocrinologist, pediatrician.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neonatal diabetes
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. Jorge Mario Molina Diaz
Dr. Ximena Cortés Núñez
Dr. Paulina Arellano Álvarez
Dr. Pedro Gutiérrez Navarro
Dr. Melisa Cañete Alavez
Dr. Jimena Tsubaki Cifuentes
Frequently asked questions
What is neonatal diabetes?
Neonatal diabetes is a rare form of diabetes that appears in the first months of life, when the baby's body does not produce enough insulin, the hormone that helps regulate blood sugar.
Which doctor treats neonatal diabetes?
Neonatal Diabetes is usually treated by specialists in pediatric endocrinologist, pediatrician.