"Although diabetes is the second most common chronic disease of childhood (asthma is first), the incidence is only 0.3 percent," writes Dr. Cogen. "It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of diabetes in the various age groups to get a quick diagnosis and perhaps avoid diabetic ketoacidosis with a stay in the intensive care unit."
"When Dr. Bob Sallis called me, he was standing in line at an airport," writes David. "I was sitting down.My mistake. We had scheduled an interview for this article about walking." Read More »
"It seems that almost every week has a theme, and this week, October 3-7, is Drive Safely Work Week," writes Dr. Quick. "Sounds like a good time to remind those of us with diabetes who drive cars and other vehicles about some hints for preventing and treating hypoglycemia when our attention is focused on getting somewhere safe and sound." Read More »
"One of the ideas I'd been mulling over in the weeks leading up to my endocrinologist appointment was taking a pump vacation," writes Kelsey. "I'd experienced several frustrating pump site malfunctions (the cannula kept kinking during insertion) that left me with stubbornly high blood sugars for hours." Read More »
