--- title: LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology Blog description: Dr. Toni Kim believes in individualized pediatric endocrine and diabetes care that allows a child to thrive and live fully. --- [![LIFE\_Pediatric\_CBP\_full\_color.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color..png?width=477&height=111&name=LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color..png "LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color.")](https://lifeendo.com/) [![LIFE\_Pediatric\_CBP\_full\_color.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color..png?width=477&height=111&name=LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color..png "LIFE_Pediatric_CBP_full_color.")](https://lifeendo.com/) - [About](https://lifeendo.com/about) - [Meet Your Providers](https://lifeendo.com/about) - [Locations](https://lifeendo.com/locations) - [FAQ](https://lifeendo.com/faq) - Services ### General Endocrine Care - - Early Puberty - Poor Growth - Thyroid Problems - - Type 1 Diabetes - Adrenal insufficiency - Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Medical Weight Loss [Visit The Store](https://lifeendo.com/redirecting-to-supplement-store) - 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A Pediatric Endocrinologist Explains](https://lifeendo.com/blog/when-does-puberty-end-for-girls) ![Girls progressing from childhood through adolescence, illustrating the stages of female puberty and growth explained by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Payal Patel.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/when-does-puberty-end-for-girls-dr-payal-patel-pediatric-endocrinology.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=when-does-puberty-end-for-girls-dr-payal-patel-pediatric-endocrinology.png) [Growth](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/growth) ### When Does Puberty End for Girls? A Pediatric Endocrinologist Explains Sep 15, 2026 8 min read [Types of Magnesium: Benefits, Differences & Which Is Best](https://lifeendo.com/blog/types-of-magnesium) ![Different forms of magnesium supplements, including glycinate, citrate, oxide and L-threonate, explained by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Toni Kim.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/types-of-magnesium-glycinate-citrate-oxide-threonate-life-pediatric-endocrinology.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=types-of-magnesium-glycinate-citrate-oxide-threonate-life-pediatric-endocrinology.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Types of Magnesium: Benefits, Differences & Which Is Best Sep 15, 2026 5 min read [Magnesium L-Threonate Benefits: Brain, Memory & Sleep](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-l-threonate-benefits) ![Magnesium L-threonate supplement with subtle neuroscience imagery representing research on cognition, memory and sleep.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-l-threonate-benefits-brain-memory-sleep-dr-toni-kim.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-l-threonate-benefits-brain-memory-sleep-dr-toni-kim.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium L-Threonate Benefits: Brain, Memory & Sleep Sep 15, 2026 3 min read [Magnesium for Kids: Benefits, Dosage, Sleep & Safety](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-for-kids) ![Pediatric endocrinologist discussing magnesium supplements, dosing and safety with a child and parent.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-for-kids-teens-dosage-sleep-safety-dr-toni-kim.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-for-kids-teens-dosage-sleep-safety-dr-toni-kim.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium for Kids: Benefits, Dosage, Sleep & Safety Sep 15, 2026 5 min read [Magnesium Oxide Benefits: Absorption, Constipation & Uses](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-oxide-benefits) ![Magnesium oxide capsules and water representing its absorption, constipation and antacid uses.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-oxide-benefits-absorption-constipation-uses.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-oxide-benefits-absorption-constipation-uses.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium Oxide Benefits: Absorption, Constipation & Uses Sep 15, 2026 3 min read [Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate: Which Should You Take?](https://lifeendo.com/blog/magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate) ![Two magnesium supplement forms shown side by side to illustrate the differences between magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate-differences-dr-toni-kim-life-end.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate-differences-dr-toni-kim-life-end.png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate: Which Should You Take? 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