The Current State of Diabetes in the Pediatric Population
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English - June 18, 2018 22:20 - 11.5 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsHealth & Fitness louis children hospital health wellness fitness pediatrics Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Type 2 diabetes was once considered a rare condition in the pediatric population, now however it accounts for about 15% to 45% of all newly diagnosed cases of diabetes in children and teenagers.
The Diabetes Program at St. Louis Children's Hospital provides patients and their families a comprehensive approach to diabetes treatment for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Our mission is to provide patient care, teaching and research in all aspects of pediatric diabetes – from infants to young adults. The goal of research is to improve therapies for patients and find a cure for diabetes.
Ana Arbelaez,MD, discusses the current state of Diabetes in the pediatric population and when to refer to the specialists at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
