Pregnancy isn’t always planned. But when you have diabetes, planning for your newest addition to the family is crucial for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Getting your diabetes under control before you become pregnant reduces risks for both you and your baby. “High blood sugar can cause harm to your developing baby during those first […]
Four ways MyChart helps families manage chronic illness
Whether you’re managing your child’s asthma, diabetes, juvenile arthritis or kidney disease, you juggle medical appointments, complex medication schedules, dietary restrictions and more to keep your child healthy. For day-to-day tasks between visits, MyChart is a great way to help track your child’s progress, stay in touch with providers and reduce the risk of complications or […]
Prediabetes in kids: What to know and how to help
Prediabetes in children has doubled in the last 20 years. To learn what parents can do to reduce the risk of their child developing prediabetes, Dr. Naveen Uli, the medical director of the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Akron Children’s, answers some questions about this alarming trend. Why are cases of increasing? The primary […]
Akron Children’s ranked among the best for diabetes and endocrinology care
Akron Children’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology recently ranked 46th on U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of the best children’s hospitals in the United States, validating the outstanding care our staff provides to children with complex, chronic conditions such as diabetes. The department also ranked in the top 50 in U.S. News & […]
Tips for Getting the Pick of the Patch – (VIDEO)
Color, hardness, texture, sound and so much more can all play a role in determining whether the fruit you are choosing is ripe. In this Children’s Channel video, Danielle Dimengo, RD/LD, a clinical dietitian with the Akron Children’s Center for Endocrinology and Diabetes, offers a few tips for selecting the freshest, best-tasting fruit for your […]
