New study calls for greater awareness of food supply for children with diabetes
Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 15:10
in Health & Medicine
Managing diabetes in a child requires a careful balance of insulin, diet, and exercise. Buying essential medical supplies, such as needles and testing strips, adds a financial burden to families. According to a new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics, the resulting food insecurity that arises from the financial burden of diabetes management increases a child's risk of being hospitalised due to complications from diabetes...