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Endocrine and Metabolic Health in School-Aged Children
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Endocrine and Metabolic Health in School-Aged Children

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 632

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Eryk Jacek Latoch

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Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-274 Bialystok, Poland
Interests: pediatric endocrinology; metabolic health; leukemia treatment
Dr. Hanna Borysewicz-Sańczyk

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Department of Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Diabetology with Cardiology Divisions, Medical University of Bialystok, J. Waszyngtona 17, 15-274 Bialystok, Poland
Interests: pediatric endocrinology; metabolic disorders in children; thyroid diseases in pediatrics
Prof. Dr. Maryna Krawczuk-Rybak

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Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-274 Bialystok, Poland
Interests: childhood cancer

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Adolescence is a crucial phase in children’s development, characterized by significant physiological changes as children grow rapidly and mature into young adults. It is also a time in which both environmental and genetic factors may contribute to the onset of endocrine and metabolic disorders.

In this context, we are pleased to serve as Guest Editors for this Special Issue, entitled “Endocrine and Metabolic Health in School-Aged Children”. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and reviews on this vital topic, as well as present key studies on both common and rare endocrine and metabolic disorders in children and adolescents, including obesity, diabetes, thyroid diseases, autoimmune endocrine conditions, disorders related to puberty and growth, and the long-term metabolic and endocrine consequences of cancer treatments in childhood cancer survivors.

We are especially interested in studies that explore novel etiological factors, biomarkers, underlying mechanisms, and innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for endocrine and metabolic diseases in children. In addition, this Special Issue will address the occurrence of complications and the application of preventive measures that aim to mitigate these conditions in young patients.

This collection will feature original research articles, case reports, and systematic reviews.

Dr. Eryk Jacek Latoch
Dr. Hanna Borysewicz-Sańczyk
Prof. Dr. Maryna Krawczuk-Rybak
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Children is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • endocrine diseases
  • metabolic disorders
  • obesity
  • diabetes
  • thyroid
  • autoimmunity
  • children
  • adolescents

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Systematic Review
Mapping Barriers and Interventions to Diabetes Self-Management in Latino Youth: A Scoping Review
by Milena de Lucca, Megan Visser, Tatiane Geralda André, Sisi Namoc Leturia, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento and Rebecca Ortiz La Banca Barber
Children 2025, 12(7), 882; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12070882 - 3 Jul 2025
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Background/Objectives: Effective diabetes self-management is critical for glycemic management and well-being, yet Latino youth face unique cultural and socioeconomic barriers that are insufficiently explored in the literature. This review mapped existing evidence on diabetes self-management for Latino youth. Methods: Searches were conducted in [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Effective diabetes self-management is critical for glycemic management and well-being, yet Latino youth face unique cultural and socioeconomic barriers that are insufficiently explored in the literature. This review mapped existing evidence on diabetes self-management for Latino youth. Methods: Searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, LILACS, ERIC, and The Cochrane Library, using the gray literature and reference lists, in September 2024, following JBI guidelines. The included studies were qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies and reviews on diabetes self-management for Latinos aged 0–30 with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Studies including participants over 30 or with gestational diabetes were excluded. Two reviewers independently extracted data using a standardized table and analyzed findings using the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists framework (ADCES7) for self-care behaviors: healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem-solving, reducing risks, and healthy coping. Results: Forty-five studies (forty from the United States) were included from 860 citations. The findings highlighted challenges in adopting diabetes-friendly diets, including cultural preferences, food insecurity, and limited resources. Physical activity improved glycemic control but was hindered by family and school obligations. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) enhanced outcomes, though economic barriers limited access. Family-centered education improved medication adherence, while family support strengthened problem-solving. CGMs and insulin pumps reduced complications, and culturally adapted psychological support enhanced emotional well-being and glycemic management. Conclusions: This review underscores persistent disparities in diabetes self-management among Latino youth. While the study designs and settings were heterogeneous, the findings highlight the need for culturally tailored, family-centered interventions that address structural barriers and psychosocial needs to improve care. Full article
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