During March, the entire country becomes a basketball fan as the excitement of NCAA basketball is impossible to escape. But as the “Madness” heats up, two headliners in this year’s tournament have already defined themselves as winners.
Every child with type 1 diabetes should know about Adam Morrison, the junior forward for Gonzaga... Read more
I’ve noticed from time to time references in the press to “diabetics.” I’m not talking about using the word as an adjective – such as “the diabetic food aisle at the grocery store” – but when it is used as a noun. I’m talking about sentences like, “A diabetic since 15, he has learned to control his sugar intake …” Or,... Read more
Here are a few tips for parents traveling with children with diabetes, as we head into Spring Break at many schools:
1. Bring enough snacks to survive a long layover or a missed flight – or more likely, a mad dash between planes with no time to eat a full meal. With fewer and fewer airlines serving food on board, don’t count on getting... Read more
A Nervous Mom’s List of Five Things to Look For In a Summer Camp
1. Medical staff – You can get away with an in-town camp that has no medical staff if you are nearby and available by cell phone, but even that’s a little risky. For sleepaway camp, a full-time nurse is a must.
2. Near a hospital - Any sleepaway camp that is so remote it... Read more
News came recently that scientists in Australia have performed a human clinical trial that may bring hope for people with diabetes, especially children.
A new seaweed extract is being used as a coating to encapsulate insulin-producing islet cells that have come from an organ donor. The seaweed capsules have tiny holes which protect the islet... Read more
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