In recent blogs, I offered my vision for a potential treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. I proposed that a combination of several modes of therapy might enable the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans to produce insulin. The goal of any form of diabetes treatment is to preserve remaining pancreatic islets by preventing future destruction and... Read more
Last week we discussed issues one through five and strategies conducive to a healthy therapeutic relationship. Today, we will discuss more issues that have the potential to negatively affect the relationship between you and your diabetes team.
5. Poor communication between the diabetes team and family: Ineffective communication leads to... Read more
A new diagnosis of diabetes presents many obstacles. One significant roadblock that is often not discussed is discordance between families and healthcare teams. The manner in which resolution is achieved is a potential indication of how this special relationship will be developed over the years. It is my hope that you develop a mutually... Read more
I admit it! I watch television and go to the movies as a means of relaxation and to immerse myself in other people's problems. I have always been intrigued with how medical personnel and their lives are portrayed in the media. My first experience with diabetes in the media was the movie Steel Magnolias with Sally Field playing the mother,... Read more
During the past year, my blogs have discussed medically related information pertinent to my child and teen patients and their families. I discussed many different aspects of care related to diabetes medical management, research, and psychosocial support. Today, I wanted to share my personal thoughts as we enter the New Year. After grabbing my... Read more
