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Working diabetes care management into your child's life can seem overwhelming, but following a few guidelines can make it easier. Start by educating yourself on diabetes, and then make a checklist of things to do.
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Your child is in the midst of a temper tantrum, which a kid will do no matter what his age, and before you discipline him, you stop yourself with these questions: "Maybe it's his blood sugar. Maybe he's low again. Maybe his BG readings are high. Then again, maybe he's just plain acting out." These questions plague most parents with…
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Beth McNamara, Health Guide, posted Preparing Your Type 1 Diabetic For An… Beth McNamara tapped her husband, Dan McNamara, PMP, a consultant who…
Dr. Fran Cogen, Health Pro, posted Preparing yourself and your Diabetic… Alas, summer (and camp) is over and the newly graduated high school seniors…
Beth McNamara, Health Guide, posted Parenting a Type 1 Athlete and Sports… Sports, like exercise, play a large role in most kids' lives. A child with…
Dr. Fran Cogen, Health Pro, commented on Checking Blood Glucose Levels at a… Hi Ms. Derr: the camp is under "Brainy camps" which is run by Children's…
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