
Chances are you have a lot of preparation and planning to get out of the way before you send your child back to school–especially if you are the parent of a child with type 1 diabetes. Wondering where to begin?
University of Florida researchers have found that the variety of bacteria in a child’s digestive tract is strongly linked to whether that child develops type 1 diabetes.
On July 9th, Congressman Cliff Stearn met with Kaylin and Trinity Hoffmann to discuss the Promise to Remember Me Campaign, which is meant to strengthen the relationship between families living with Type 1 Diabetes and legislators.
Congratulations to the pediatric endocrinology program at Shands Children’s Hospital at the University of Florida for being ranked 12th highest in the country in the 2010 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings!
If you, or your child, are planning on flying this summer, the TSA has established rules for screening people with diabetes. This includes allowing juice, insulin, and pumps to pass through security.
There are two new research opportunities available for those with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes.
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There are many new tools to help you manage your diabetes including social networking websites, blogs, and useful applications to install on your smartphone.
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The Basics of Teaching Self Management session will be held on September 24th. You will earn 5.5 CEs for attending this course.
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The Diabetes Center of Excellence at Shands at the University of Florida unites clinical care, research, education and advocacy to provide a comprehensive program to improve the lives of people living with diabetes. The pediatric and adult clinics are dedicated to caring for people with diabetes, emphasizing prevention and evidence based diabetes management. The education self-management programs teach patients to take control of their diabetes enabling them to lead healthy lives and avoid long-term diabetes related complications. The Diabetes Center of Excellence is a leader in translational research aimed at preventing and ultimately reversing type 1 diabetes. The Center is home to multiple studies and clinical trials supported by the NIH, JDRF and other funding agencies.
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