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A Conversation with Crystal Woodward and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 3
Recently, our Safe at School Director, Crystal Woodward, got the chance to chat with Fran Cogen, MD, CDE, Director of Diabetes Services and Interim Co-Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cogen’s practice serves approximately 1,800 patients in the … Continue reading
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Posted in Advocacy, Safe at School Tagged Advocacy, children, diabetes, family, kids, safe at school, school, type 1 diabetes
Your Rights, One Voice: The Bemis Family’s Story
Our daughter Nora was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was two years old. While her diagnosis was initially a shock, over time, life with diabetes has become second nature to us and caring for Nora has made our … Continue reading
A Conversation with Crystal Jackson and Dr. Fran Cogen: Part 1
Recently, our Safe at School Director, Crystal Jackson, got the chance to chat with Fran Cogen, MD, CDE, Director of Diabetes Services and Interim Co-Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cogen’s practice serves approximately 1,800 patients in the … Continue reading
From Diagnosis to Camp: The Mihelich Family’s Story
March 18, 1990 was a night that Randy Mihelich would never forget. That night, he was brought to Elmhurst Hospital by his parents, and subsequently learned that his blood glucose was 1,029, far exceeding the average range. Randy was diagnosed … Continue reading
#DearDiabetes: Michael Eisenstein
This American Diabetes Month, we’re sending a message to diabetes. Join us. Continue reading
#DearDiabetes: LaShawn McIver
This American Diabetes Month, we’re sending a message to diabetes. Join us. Continue reading
Your Rights, One Voice: Sarah’s Story
During the school day, on the bus and at other extracurricular activities such as chorus, the nurse helps Sarah calculate insulin dosages, monitor her blood glucose and treat hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia (episodes of high and low blood glucose). Why was this after-school activity any different? Continue reading
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