In this episode of Caring Well, Dr Michael Middleton sits down with Dr. Joshua Yang, a pediatric endocrinologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, FL, to explore a wide range of topics related to children's hormone health. Dr. Yang shares his personal journey into pediatric endocrinology and dives into key issues such as the rising incidence of type 1 diabetes in children, advancements in diabetes management technologies, early detection strategies, and the impact of genetic and environmental factors. Other topics discussed include growth concerns, early puberty, childhood obesity, the evolving use of medications like GLP-1 agonists and growth hormone therapies, and much more.

Learn more: https://www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com/physician-finder/joshua-h-yang-md#/overview

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Middleton Pediatrics Podcast 02:59 Recognizing Early Signs of Diabetes in Children 06:12 Understanding Genetic Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes 09:36 Advancements in Diabetes Management: From Finger Pokes to Continuous Monitoring 12:58 Early Detection and Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes 16:26 Understanding Autoantibody Testing in Autoimmune Conditions 19:54 Advancements in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment 23:16 Signs of Early Puberty 26:51 Understanding Childhood Obesity: Causes and Misconceptions 30:00 Understanding GLP-1 Agonists for Childhood Obesity 33:34 Understanding Child Growth: When Gaps Appear 36:51 Height Projection Techniques and Options 40:17 The Importance of Vitamin D and Calcium for Bone Health 43:50 Navigating Mental Health and Endocrinology 47:30 Satisfaction in Pediatric Growth Treatment 51:23 Rapid-fire Questions

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