Tips for Managing a Chronic Condition at College
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Health Tip of the Week In the coming weeks, many parents will watch their teens head off to college. If your child has a chronic condition, you’re naturally worried about how they’re going to manage it on their own. In addition to adjusting to the regular aspects of college life, young adults also still need to manage their condition.
Your child should have gained more and more confidence in managing their condition on their own during high school. College is when taking those steps toward independence will pay off.
We spoke with Kathy Murphy, RN, PhD, Associate Director of the Diabetes Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), who gave eight tips parents should share with their children.
Going off to college is a big change. Making sure that your child feels prepared to manage their condition will ease the transition to this exciting new chapter in their life.
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