I arrived home in one piece on Sunday evening after the immersion of four days and three nights at the first Diabetes Camp sponsored by Children's National Medical Center (Brainy Camps). I was extremely tired and totally worn out both physically and emotionally. My medical colleagues were right about one thing: the experience would totally change my perception of these kids (age 12-16) and who they are. I also learned first hand about the anxiety that caregivers feel on a daily basis multiplied...
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