By their very nature, pediatricians and pediatric sub-specialists enjoy caring for children of all ages. At Children's National Medical Center, we care for children up until 22 years of age. Thus, our patients tend to "age out" after completing college or entering the workplace despite their wishes to remain with our Diabetes team indefinitely. I... Read more
In my last blog, I discussed your responsibilities in regard to working with your healthcare provider(s). What are the healthcare team's responsibilities in regard to the care of your diabetes? What are the necessary requirements to ensure that you are getting the best care for you?
Knowledge - just as it is important that you seek out the... Read more
I routinely review the comments associated with my blogs as well as those of my fellow bloggers on this site. I have noted a persistent theme in regard to the lack of satisfaction with diabetes healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical industry. Many of the comments are truly appropriate given the current state of health care and insurance... Read more
About 1 out of 3 calls to Children's National Medical Center diabetes nurse educators are about H1N1 flu vaccine. The following are the most common queries:
Does my child with diabetes need to get the flu vaccine?
Do I get the flumist or the shot?
Why do I need the flu shot? Is my child with diabetes immunocompromised?
Isn't ... Read more
The leaves are changing color and have begun to populate sidewalks and grassy areas heralding one of the most exciting holidays of the year for both adults and children: HALLOWEEN! I must admit that the Halloween holiday has murky memories for me: trick-or-treating in bizarre costumes (I never had any of the cool ones), and being scared of masks... Read more
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