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Care, Education, and Support

Our diabetes care team serves as a link between children's families, schools, and diabetes physicians.

Diabetes Program

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START Adolescent Transition Program

Created to assist diabetic patients aged 15-21 years as they transition to seeing an adult endocrinologist, this program offers the resources and tools patients need to achieve independence in care.

Diabetes Care, Education, and Support

CHKD's diabetes program offers comprehensive education and support, helping children, families and the community learn to live with diabetes. Our team serves as a link for diabetes care between children's families, schools, and diabetes physicians.

We care for children with various conditions, including: 
Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Prediabetes

Patients and their families feel more confident in managing diabetes when they are educated on ways to control it. Whether your child is newly diagnosed and in need of basic information or looking for refresher courses, they are welcome to attend our programs and classes. 

Diabetes Support Group Locations 

Insurance and Billing Information

We accept all major insurances, including Virginia Medicaid, Tricare, and Cardinal Health. Please take the time to understand how your insurance plan works, especially regarding annual deductibles and co-pays, which can affect your out-of-pocket costs.

Unless you have HMO insurance that requires a referral from a primary care physician, a referral is not required. You can simply call our office to make an appointment.

If your insurance does require a referral, make sure it has not expired and remember to bring it with you to the appointment. 

Everyone should bring a government-issued photo ID and their insurance card to every medical appointment. 

We offer in-depth information about insurance in our billing and insurance section.