Diabetes

The effect of parental food access on high birthweight

April 24, 2022

At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Carol Duh-Leong, MD, MPP led a discussion on the prenatal risk factors for high birthweight.

Gestational diabetes can have lasting effects on child health

February 02, 2022

Gestational diabetes is a fairly common pregnancy complication. A new study looks into how it can impact a child's future health.

Examining the incidence of type 1 diabetes during the pandemic

January 26, 2022

An investigation looks into how the incidence of type 1 diabetes changed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kidney injury during diabetic ketoacidosis increases risk of future kidney disease

November 30, 2021

Diabetic kidney disease is a major cause of end-stage kidney failure. Does acute kidney injury during diabetic ketoacidosis in children with type 1 diabetes increase the risk of future kidney disease?

Examining the factors that lead to diabetic retinopathy in kids

September 29, 2021

With both type 1 and type 2 diabetes on the rise in children, it’s important to understand the factors that can lead to the development of diabetic retinopathy.

FDA approves BYDUREON BCise for treatment of type 2 diabetes

July 23, 2021

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the AstraZeneca once-weekly injectable therapy for use in children aged 10 to 17 years.

Using education to tackle parents' concerns about the flu shot

July 07, 2021

Educating families to alleviate fear in pediatric populations regarding the flu vaccine will improve the vaccination rate and protect high-risk children. Due to the negative effects of the flu in children with diabetes, it is vital that at-risk youth be vaccinated.