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Pediatric Care
Dr. Silver sees adult endocrine patients. However, he does see some limited pediatric conditions dependent on the child's age and medical condition.
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
For highly motivated patients, we offer extensive experience with insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring.
Our goal is to provide adequate resources to enable you to achieve your desired degree of control. Prevention of serious hypoglycemia is of paramount importance.
We encourage frequent home blood glucose monitoring. We are proactive in prevention and treatment of diabetic complications.
We work with local cardiologists, podiatrists, neurologists, and nephrologists to help care for potential diabetic complications. We are pleased to take advantage of Swedish Edmonds excellent diabetes education programs, including evaluations by nutritionists, diabetes educators, and structured diabetic education classes.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The underlying cause of Type 2 diabetes mellitus is inadequate insulin production of Insulin from the pancreas, and an abnormality in the body's ability to utilize Insulin properly, known as Insulin Resistance. It is important to address both of these problems for optimal treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Decreased Insulin production can be treated with a number of different medications. Insulin resistance can be improved by attention to regular exercise, weight loss, and possible changes to one's diet. A limited number of medications may also play a role.
Of late, Dr. Silver has been using insulin pumps in difficult to control Type 2 patients.