Prediabetes: What You Should Know
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Prediabetes is a serious condition that can be managed or reversed by making healthy diet and lifestyle choices.
Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes News and Updates
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BPA Exposure in Pregnancy Affects Genes Related to Obesity and Diabetes
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Previous research has linked exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in the womb with higher rates of obesity and diabetes later in life, but the biological mechanisms driving those changes have largely remained a mystery.
Support When the Diabetes Clinical Team Isn’t Enough
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At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, multiple members of the Diabetes Center work as a team to help families manage their child’s diabetes.
No Pancreas? No Problem.
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A unique clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia follows post-pancreatectomy patients.
Specialized Help for the Less Than 5%
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A unique CHOP clinic treats kids with radioactive iodine-refractory thyroid cancer.
Genetic Differences Help Distinguish Type 1 Diabetes in Children from “Type 1.5” Diabetes in Adults
A multi-center team of researchers led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has discovered a genetic signature that could help distinguish an adult-onset form of diabetes sharing many type 1 diabetes (T1D) characteristics from pediatric-onset T1D.
Read moreThe Buzz about New A1c Targets
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ISPAD has recommended that children with diabetes aim for a target A1C of less than 7%, instead of the higher target of 7.5%.
For College Students with Type 1 Diabetes, Tips for Managing the Disease on Their Own
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CHOP gives advice for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for young adults with Type 1 Diabetes living away from home in this Philadelphia Inquirer story.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts Weekend of Education for Patients and Clinicians
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The event gathered patients, families and providers who have been affected by or treat congenital hyperinsulinism.
Vitamin D Supplements: What Parents Should Know
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Most kids get enough vitamin D from April through October by playing outside. Learn when and how to supplement your child’s vitamin D intake.