--- title: LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology Blog | Dr. Natalie Hernandez (4) description: Dr. Natalie Hernandez is a pediatric endocrinologist and Director of Metabolic Health & Inflammation at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology. She is board certified in Pediatrics and board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology, and completed her residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital. She cares for children and teens with obesity, insulin resistance, PMOS, POTS, and MCAS, and sees families in English and Spanish. 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She is board certified in Pediatrics and board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology, and completed her residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital. She cares for children and teens with obesity, insulin resistance, PMOS, POTS, and MCAS, and sees families in English and Spanish. ## Posts by Dr. Natalie Hernandez [Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment: A Pediatric Endocrinologist's Guide](https://lifeendo.com/blog/acanthosis-nigricans-treatment) ![Before-and-after comparison of acanthosis nigricans on a child's neck showing improvement after treatment for insulin resistance and improved metabolic health.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/acanthosis-nigricans-treatment-before-after-insulin-resistance.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=acanthosis-nigricans-treatment-before-after-insulin-resistance.png) [Weight Loss](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/weight-loss) ### Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment: A Pediatric Endocrinologist's Guide Jun 27, 2026 7 min read [Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Prediabetes: Expert Guide](https://lifeendo.com/blog/continuous-glucose-monitoring-for-prediabetes) ![Teen wearing a continuous glucose monitor and reviewing glucose data on a smartphone to support personalized prediabetes care and metabolic health.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/continuous-glucose-monitoring-prediabetes-expert-guide.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=continuous-glucose-monitoring-prediabetes-expert-guide.png) [Type 1 Diabetes](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/type-1-diabetes) ### Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Prediabetes: Expert Guide Jun 27, 2026 6 min read [What Is PMOS (Formerly PCOS)? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment in Teens](https://lifeendo.com/blog/what-is-pmos) ![Four types of PMOS (formerly PCOS) infographic showing insulin-resistant PMOS, inflammatory PMOS, adrenal PMOS, and post-pill PMOS in adolescents.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pmos-formerly-pcos-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment-four-types-life-pediatric-endocrinology.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=pmos-formerly-pcos-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment-four-types-life-pediatric-endocrinology.png) [Hormone Health](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/hormone-health) ### What Is PMOS (Formerly PCOS)? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment in Teens Jun 27, 2026 7 min read [Nutrition for Children With Insulin Resistance: A Medical Expert Guide](https://lifeendo.com/blog/nutrition-strategies-for-children-with-insulin-resistance) ![Balanced meal with lean protein, colorful vegetables, healthy fats, and high-fiber carbohydrates to support nutrition for children with insulin resistance and metabolic health.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/nutrition-for-children-with-insulin-resistance-balanced-meal..png?width=3200&height=1792&name=nutrition-for-children-with-insulin-resistance-balanced-meal..png) [Healthy Living](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/healthy-living) ### Nutrition for Children With Insulin Resistance: A Medical Expert Guide Aug 29, 2025 8 min read [Insulin Resistance in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment](https://lifeendo.com/blog/recognizing-insulin-resistance-in-children-key-symptoms-and-next-steps) ![The Parent's Guide to Insulin Resistance in Children with minimalist healthcare design representing pediatric metabolic health, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/parents-guide-insulin-resistance-children.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=parents-guide-insulin-resistance-children.png) [Weight Loss](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/weight-loss) ### Insulin Resistance in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Aug 23, 2025 16 min read [Teen Weight Loss Tips: Healthy Weight Management for Teens](https://lifeendo.com/blog/teen-weight-loss-tips) ![Teen enjoying a balanced meal illustrating healthy teen weight management, physician-guided nutrition, and lifelong metabolic health.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/healthy-teen-weight-management-pediatric-endocrinologist.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=healthy-teen-weight-management-pediatric-endocrinologist.png) [Weight Loss](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/weight-loss) ### Teen Weight Loss Tips: Healthy Weight Management for Teens Aug 18, 2025 8 min read [Pediatric Weight Loss in Newport Beach & Coastal Orange County](https://lifeendo.com/blog/pediatric-weight-loss-solutions-in-newport-beach-coastal-oc) ![Dr. Natalie Hernandez, pediatric endocrinologist, providing physician-led pediatric weight loss and metabolic care for children in Newport Beach and Coastal Orange County.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dr-natalie-hernandez-pediatric-weight-loss-newport-beach.png?width=3200&height=1792&name=dr-natalie-hernandez-pediatric-weight-loss-newport-beach.png) [Weight Loss](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/weight-loss) ### Pediatric Weight Loss in Newport Beach & Coastal Orange County Aug 2, 2025 5 min read [Franklin & Brentwood Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care](https://lifeendo.com/blog/franklin-brentwoods-leading-pediatric-weight-loss-program) ![Dr. Kelli Davis and Dr. Natalie Hernandez providing physician-led pediatric weight loss, obesity, insulin resistance, PMOS (formerly PCOS), and metabolic care for children in Brentwood, Franklin, and Nashville.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/franklin-brentwood-nashville-pediatric-weight-loss-doctors.png?width=1600&height=896&name=franklin-brentwood-nashville-pediatric-weight-loss-doctors.png) [Weight Loss](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/weight-loss) ### Franklin & Brentwood Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care Aug 1, 2025 4 min read [Atlanta Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care for Kids & Teens](https://lifeendo.com/blog/atlantas-concierge-pediatric-weight-loss-program-for-teens-kids) ![Dr. Toni Kim and Dr. Natalie Hernandez, pediatric endocrinologists at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology, specializing in physician-led pediatric weight loss, obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic health care for children and adolescents in Atlanta.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dr-toni-kim-dr-natalie-hernandez-pediatric-weight-loss-atlanta.png?width=1600&height=896&name=dr-toni-kim-dr-natalie-hernandez-pediatric-weight-loss-atlanta.png) [Weight Loss](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/weight-loss) ### Atlanta Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care for Kids & Teens Aug 1, 2025 4 min read [Pediatric Weight Loss in Beverly Hills: Safe, Private & Effective](https://lifeendo.com/blog/pediatric-weight-loss-in-beverly-hills-safe-private-effective) ![Dr. Natalie Hernandez, pediatric endocrinologist, providing physician-led pediatric weight loss and metabolic care for children in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.](https://lifeendo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dr-natalie-hernandez-pediatric-weight-loss-beverly-hills.png?width=1600&height=896&name=dr-natalie-hernandez-pediatric-weight-loss-beverly-hills.png) [Weight Loss](https://lifeendo.com/blog/tag/weight-loss) ### Pediatric Weight Loss in Beverly Hills: Safe, Private & Effective Aug 1, 2025 4 min read Load More Stories   Our care team believes in individualized pediatric endocrine and diabetes care that allows a child to thrive and live fully. 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