Advances in Pediatric Endocrinology: Diabetes, Growth Disorders, and Puberty

This chapter presents a comprehensive review of current evidence and emerging developments in pediatric endocrinology, with particular focus on the expanding management options for type 1 diabetes — including closed-loop insulin delivery systems and islet-directed immunotherapy — as well as advances in the understanding and treatment of growth hormone disorders, thyroid disease, and disorders of puberty. The chapter also explores the application of genomics and proteomics to the elucidation of rare endocrine syndromes in children.