Should your child be evaluated for diabetes?

Maybe your child is acting a little odd, experiencing extreme fatigue and insatiable hunger. It could be more than growing pains.

Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone insulin. This hormone is vital for food processing and must be managed with a combination of lifestyle changes and insulin injections.

Studies by the American Diabetes Association have confirmed that when families participate in Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES), patients experience an improved quality of life and lower risk of complications.

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– Paul J. Thein, ED.S., Core Health Partners