Prof. Dr. ŞÜKRÜ HATUN

ŞÜKRÜ HATUN

Prof. Dr. ŞÜKRÜ HATUN

Pediatric Diseases

Koç University Hospital

  • Active member of the Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD).
  • Since 1997, has been organizing, ensuring the continuity of, and carrying out the coordination of the İznik Children’s Diabetes Camp (now named Arkadaşım Diyabet Kampı-İznik). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_z18GHHog
  • In 2001–2004, carried out the work of the Turkey Diabetes Foundation Southeastern Anatolia Diabetes Program (GAPDİAP).
  • In 2004, led the creation of the Ministry of Health Program on Providing Free Vitamin D to Infants.
  • Conducted studies on poverty and its effects on children.
  • In 2005, launched an information, education and communication project for children with type 1 diabetes, their relatives and the diabetes team. http://www.arkadasimdiyabet.com/
  • In 2008, took part in the work of the Ministry of Health Turkey Diabetes Control Program, Childhood Diabetes Program.
  • In 2019, started the work of the Diabetes at School Program. http://www.okuldadiyabet.org/
  • In 2011, started organizing the Diyarbakır Camp for Children with Diabetes.
  • In 2010, led the creation of the “Ministry of Health Program on Providing Free Vitamin D to Pregnant Women”.
  • In 2011, initiated the work to open a Podiatry Program at the Vocational School of Health Services of Kocaeli University.
  • In 2012, started the work of the “Nutrition and Sports Friendly Kocaeli Program”.
  • In 2012, led the establishment of the Kocaeli University Obesity and Diabetes Education, Research and Treatment Center.
  • In 2011, carried out the work of the Social Responsibility Program of Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.
  • In 2009, led the development of the Strategic Plan of Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.
  • In 2010–2014, carried out the Undergraduate Medical Education Accreditation work of Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. http://tip.kocaeli.edu.tr/docs/AraDegerlendirmeRaporu31Ekim2014.pdfhttp://tip.kocaeli.edu.tr/docs/AraDegerlendirmeSunum2014.pdf
  • In 2014, founded the Foundation for Children with Diabetes (DİYAÇEV).
  • Has been coordinating the “Arkadaşım Diyabet Aile Kampı” since 2018.
    • Main clinical areas of interest:
      • Childhood diabetes,
      • Obesity,
      • Short stature,
      • Pubertal disorders (early and delayed puberty),
      • Polycystic ovary syndrome,
      • Vitamin D and calcium metabolism,
      • Thyroid gland diseases,
      • Pituitary gland diseases,
      • Adrenal (suprarenal) gland diseases,
      • Disorders of sex development,
      • Lipid disorders.