Skip to main content

Diabetes Center Patient Stories

Your child's care will be overseen by a pediatric endocrinologist with diabetes expertise. Your child will also have a nurse practitioner, certified diabetes educator, dietitian and social worker on their team.

Appointments and referrals
Patient story

Type 1 Diabetes: Emily's Story

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 8, Emily Gold has been working with her family and community to raise money to help find a cure for the condition.

Patient story

Type 2 Diabetes: O'Dell's Story

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when he was 12, O'Dell Richardson has benefited from treatment and advice from the staff at CHOP's Diabetes Center for Children.

Jump back to top