Health Expert Dr. Fran Cogen shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/651280/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/651280/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/651280/index http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160901/2-artificially-sweetened Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:00 -0400 Dr. Fran Cogen One of the biggest problems in caring for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is diet. Clearly, diet is a significant component in the management of all forms of diabetes and the relationship among medication (oral or insulin), exercise, and diet help determine the success of blood glucose control. One also must consider the intersection of diet, exercise, and medication—the “black box” of the person with diabetes, which... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160901/2-artificially-sweetened http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160779/importance-nurse-educators Thu, 09 May 2013 11:10:00 -0400 Dr. Fran Cogen The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) recently held its meeting in Phoenix. Several abstracts were of particular interest to me. Today’s blog will focus on the essential contributions of nurse educators within a multidisciplinary diabetes care team. The Diabetes team at the University of California, San Francisco, presented “Impact of Nurse-Led Diabetes Medication Management Clinic on Glycemic Control.”... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160779/importance-nurse-educators http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160687/washington-nationals-care Fri, 03 May 2013 12:12:00 -0400 Dr. Fran Cogen Baseball season is back! The opening day for The Children’s National Diabetes team in the brand new Washington Nationals Diabetes Care Complex (WNDCC) will be late summer/early fall 2013. Construction is occurring at a rapid pace for our complex to be ready for a ribbon cutting ceremony in June. Our vision is to offer family-centered care within a facility that cares for children with diabetes and other related conditions such as obesity,... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160687/washington-nationals-care http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160479/diabetes-transition-adults Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:14:00 -0400 Dr. Fran Cogen It is that time again—seniors in high school are receiving acceptances to universities all across the country (and even internationally). Our senior students with diabetes are no exception! While some of our youth with diabetes in the Washington, DC, area are dreaming of attending a university in southern California for example, their family caregivers are agonizing about who will provide medical guidance and care so far away.   It is... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160479/diabetes-transition-adults http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160357/vitamin-obese-adolescents Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:06:00 -0400 Dr. Fran Cogen I remain intrigued about Vitamin D and its relationship to diabetes, obesity, and overall health. As I have written in past blogs, there appears to be a correlation with sunlight exposure (and Vitamin D levels) with the development of Type 1 diabetes. Countries furthest away from the equator appear to have higher incidences of type 1 diabetes. Once again, this information does not prove that low Vitamin D levels cause diabetes, however, there... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160357/vitamin-obese-adolescents http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160115/development-technology Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:38:00 -0400 Dr. Fran Cogen My most recent blog discussed the artificial pancreas in the camp setting. The preliminary results were extremely encouraging! The campers were required to wear both the insulin pump and the continuous glucose sensor on their person. That works for motivated parents and their equally motivated and willing children, but what about toddlers, children, and adolescents who may not be so enthusiastic about being attached to a device? We are all aware... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/160115/development-technology http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/159909/diabetes-camp-artificial Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:33:00 -0400 Dr. Fran Cogen   I am always happy to update the latest information on the “care” of diabetes. We are always interested in the “cure.” However, until that magical day occurs, we need to be practical. Enter this fabulous report on the use of the Artificial Pancreas at Diabetes Camp. A recent publication in the New England Journal of Medicine, “Nocturnal Glucose Control with an artificial pancreas at Diabetes camp,” by... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/159909/diabetes-camp-artificial http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/159716/technology-life-diabetes Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:10:00 -0400 Dr. Fran Cogen I have learned to become a “life-long learner.” As such, I am always delighted to learn about new studies, information, and technology. Although I am constantly reading different journals and listening to experts, I often glean new information directly from my clinical practice. My patients are well read and hear about the latest “stuff.” So, today, I would like to discuss 4 of the latest technological devices that are... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/159716/technology-life-diabetes http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/159476/management-type-2-diabetes Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:16:00 -0500 Dr. Fran Cogen Type 2 diabetes was previously considered a disease of older adults often tied to genetics. However, over the last 30 years, concurrent with the increase in obesity, availability of fast food, and decreased recreational activity outdoors, Type 2 diabetes has been become more prevalent in children and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently published “Management of Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Children... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/159476/management-type-2-diabetes http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/159209/endocrinologist Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:45:00 -0500 Dr. Fran Cogen                                                As quoted by Jerry Maguire and our diabetes educator "help me help you", this directive could summarize many of our diabetes follow-up visits in our practice.  I am currently on service and have once again admitted several patients with recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis as a... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/159209/endocrinologist