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 […]
Doctor’s cultural competence helps family navigate daughter’s diabetes
When Sandeep Kaur first met Natinder Saini, MD, pediatric endocrinologist, she had just learned that her 5 ½ year old daughter, Amritleen (Amy), was a type I diabetic. “I took Amy to the emergency department because she had been uncharacteristically sick,” Sandeep said. “She was drinking a lot of water and urinating frequently and then […]
Austin Coldsnow chases his dreams living with type 1 diabetes
Austin Coldsnow is a model of personal success with type 1 diabetes. The 20-year-old Hartville resident was a standout athlete in high school who earned all-conference honors in soccer, track and football. He played on a nationally ranked soccer travel team as well. He’s a Malone University psychology major, a midfielder on the university soccer […]
