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What is An Endocrinologist Anyway?

April 28, 2017

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In order to understand what an endocrinologist does, you first need to understand what endocrinology is. Everyone’s body undergoes changes, some natural and some not, that can affect the way the endocrine system works. Some of the factors that affect endocrine organs include aging, stress, genetics, certain diseases and conditions, and even the environment. Your

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Filed Under: Endocrinology Tagged With: Childhood Diseases, Childhood Endocrinologist, Dr. Jacalyn Bishop, Endocrinologist, Endocrinology, Novi Michigan

Puberty and Your Endocrinologist

April 14, 2017

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Puberty is known as the time of life when your body begins to change and develop from a child into a young adult.. Girls develop breasts and boys starting to look more like men. Puberty is a defining developmental stage of every child’s life, both physically and psychologically. This developmental stage is characterized by increased secretion

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Filed Under: Puberty Tagged With: adolescent, child, developmental stage, Dr. Jacalyn Bishop, Endocrinologist, Michigan, Novi, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Puberty, Tagged With: Endocrine Kids

What Kid’s Growth Charts Don’t Tell You?

March 24, 2017

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Doctors and other health professionals in the United States began using growth charts in the late 1970s to track growth in infants and children. Over time, pediatricians began routinely sharing them with parents, a practice that probably grew from growing consumer activism, when many patients began insisting on getting more medical information and having a

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Filed Under: Child Growth Tagged With: Child Growth, Growth Chart, Pediatric Endocrinologist

Is My Child’s Growth Appropriate/Normal?

March 10, 2017

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Look at any school picture of your child, and you will see kids of the same age in all shapes and sizes. Some kids look tiny next to their peers, while others literally tower above their classmates. As easy as it is to make these comparisons and draw conclusions about what you see, the reality

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Filed Under: Child Growth Tagged With: child, Child Growth, Dr. Jacalyn Bishop, Endocrine Kids, Growth, Growth Chart, Growth Hormone, Hormones, Pediatric Endocrinologist

Ways To Support A Transgender Child, Invaluable Tips For Parents

February 24, 2017

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In many ways, it’s a watershed time for transgender people. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association eliminated from its diagnostic manual the term “Gender Identity Disorder,” and introduced the term “Gender Dysphoria,” to clarify that people who feel discomfort that their gender identity doesn’t match their physical anatomy do not, in fact, have a “disorder.”

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Filed Under: Transgender Tagged With: Dr. Jacalyn Bishop, Endocrine Kids, Endocrinologis, Gender Non-Conforming, HAND Pathway, Novi Michigan, Transgender, Transgender Child

The HAND Pathway: Erasing the Stigma Surrounding the Obesity Epidemic

February 10, 2017

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Obesity is a condition that is associated with having an excessive amount of body fat, defined by genetic and environmental factors. Obesity is, in fact, an epidemic, and while over the last decade rates have slowed, it is still a major health concern in need of attention and awareness. More than 35 percent of people

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Filed Under: Obesity Tagged With: Dr. Jacalyn Bishop, Endocrine Kids, HAND Pathway Novi, Michigan, Obesity

The Importance of Choosing the Right Doctor for Your Child’s Weight Management Program

January 26, 2017

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Going to the doctor for diagnosis, treatment and medication is part of normal life, as we all get sick and doctors are there to help us feel better. However, primary care physicians, along with nutritionists and dietitians can play a big role in the lives of their patients, especially the patients who struggle with maintaining

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Filed Under: HAND Pathway Tagged With: Dr. Jacalyn Bishop, Endocrine Kids, Obesity, The Health and Nutrition Direction (HAND) Pathway, Weight Management, Weight Management Novi

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease, and their Prevalence in Kids

January 20, 2017

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According to The American Thyroid Association (ATA), an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Women are more likely than men to have thyroid problems. Healthy thyroid function is critical for infants and children, whose developing brains and bodies rely on

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Filed Under: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease Tagged With: Dr. Jacalyn Bishop, Endocrine Kids, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease, Thyroid Disease

How Different Hormones Affect Your Child

January 6, 2017

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When people think about hormones, they probably think of the most common male and female hormones testosterone and estrogen.  However, children as well as adults produce many other kinds of hormones that affect every aspect of their health. What are Hormones? Hormones are chemicals that tell cells and body parts to do certain things. For

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What Parents Should Know About Their Child with Type 1 Diabetes

December 9, 2016

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One thing that many parents have in common is the desire for their children to become healthy, happy and independent adults. When you are a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, sometimes figuring out how to do that can be a major challenge. Diabetes care adds a whole new level of responsibility and

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Filed Under: Type 1 Diabetes Tagged With: Diabetes, Dr. Jacalyn Bishop, Endocrine Kids, Endocrinologist Novi, HAND Pathway Novi, Michigan, Type 1 Diabetes

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Dr. Jacalyn Bishop provides the most advanced care available in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Some of the most common endocrine diseases we treat include Adrenal/Pituitary Disorders, Growth Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity Associated with Insulin Resistance, and Pediatric Weight Management.