Whether you’re planning a week-long family vacation or sending your child off to summer camp, preparing for travel with a child who has diabetes takes a little more planning and preparation. Dr. Natinder Saini, pediatric endocrinologist at Akron Children’s Hospital Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, says with the proper preparation, the enjoyment offered by […]
Type 1 diabetes doesn’t stop nurse from fulfilling her dream of caring for kids with diabetes
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 5, Annalise Mizner, staff nurse in the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, says her disease has impacted every area of her life – from what she eats to the activities she participates in. “As a child, everyone around me (from teachers to coaches) were aware of my medical […]
Meet the DeSalvo family: Advocating for children with diabetes – and Akron Children’s Hospital
Grit. Determination. Humility. Strength. They’re just a few qualities that come to mind when describing 16-year-old Jessie DeSalvo. When it comes to achieving her goals, the high schooler and athlete doesn’t let anything stand in her way – including Type 1 diabetes. After Jessie was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease six years ago, Akron Children’s […]
4 ways MyChart is helping families manage chronic illness
When kids have a chronic condition, there are many tasks to remember and track, not to mention disruptions to family routines. Whether they’re managing asthma, diabetes, juvenile arthritis or kidney disease, families juggle medical appointments, complex medication schedules, dietary restrictions and more to keep their children healthy. Fortunately, for these day-to-day tasks between visits, MyChart […]
What is BMI and why is it important?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a measurement of a person’s weight divided by the square of their height which is used to estimate how much body fat someone has. Physicians check BMI at routine well visits to track a child’s growth pattern over time. According to Dr. Marnie Walston, pediatrician, and medical director […]
Akron Children’s Diabetes Camp allows kids to be kids
At age 4, type 1 diabetes became an everyday part of life for Stella Zippay. She quickly learned how to do finger pricks and monitor glucose levels, but dealing with the stares and questions from peers can still be hard to manage. When she arrives at Akron Children’s Diabetes Camp, she doesn’t have to worry […]
