Children get sick – it is a fact of life. It is also these childhood illnesses that provide them the antibodies they need to be healthy in adulthood. Unless children are exposed to germs, they cannot build up a healthy tolerance for them. But what about children who are born with chronic health conditions – like cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, diabetes, gastrointestinal illnesses, asthma, or developmental disorders? Can these health concerns be prevented? And if not, what do ... [Read More]
Childhood Diabetes
How is Childhood Diabetes Different than Adult Diabetes?
At 13 years old, Camille was an accomplished ballerina. Spending up to five hours a day in the studio while maintaining straight A’s. As a homeschooled student, Camille figured her constant thirst and exhaustion were pretty much normal for anyone as driven as she was to one day dance with a major company. Besides, the studio was warm and everyone eagerly waited for water breaks between lessons and a chance to go to the bathroom. While the other girls had to watch every morsel of food they put ... [Read More]