After your child receives a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, you may wonder, “What about school?” Developing a Section 504 plan for diabetes that formalizes your child’s needs is part of federal law that gives students the right to receive the diabetes care they need to be safer and participate in school activities. 504 plan for…
Does your child have a fever? Are they throwing up? What about diarrhea? You may be wondering if it is the flu or a stomach virus. Sometimes what we call the flu really is a stomach bug, or vice versa — and sometimes there are specific symptoms that can offer up some clues. “Many people…
Prediabetes in kids is on the rise in the U.S., and the numbers are concerning. Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents, ages 12-18, are living with prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prediabetes is the precursor of Type 2 diabetes. It happens when a child’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but…
Preventing or delaying the onset of Type 2 diabetes in children can include small, simple changes to increase daily physical activity and eat a healthier diet. Even a small amount of weight loss can help prevent or delay diabetes. In Kentucky, 23.8% of kids ages 10 to 17 are obese. That’s the highest obesity rate…
Autism in girls can present differently than in boys, and research shows girls can be better at hiding symptoms of autism for a variety of reasons. For decades, boys have been four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Today, according to researchers, certain signs of autism in girls can look different or be…
What is Wilms tumor? Wilms tumor is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys. It is the most common form of kidney cancer in children. According to a new study, around 15% of children with Wilms tumor are genetically predisposed to the disease. Genetic testing is available to patients of Norton Children’s Cancer…
No one wants their child to get cancer, no matter what stage of life they’re in. The reality is, cancer can affect anyone at any time — but did you know that teaching your child certain healthy habits can help reduce their risk of cancer later in life? “It is never too early to learn…
Does COVID-19 affect diabetes? COVID-19 can increase the risks of diabetes complications. Although children with diabetes are not more likely to get COVID-19 because of their condition, it can lead to other health concerns. Viral infections and high blood sugar also can cause inflammation in diabetes patients, which contributes to more serious illness and diabetes-related…
Eating disorders have increased around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic’s lockdowns and other changes. Eating disorders thrive in isolation and are fueled in part by social media, according to Andrea L. Krause, M.D., a pediatric hospitalist with Norton Children’s Inpatient Care, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. The pandemic supplied plenty of both….
Trey Adams is an active 11-year-old. He competes nationally in taekwondo and various styles of dance and practices one or the other pretty much every day. A little more than year ago, Trey started wetting the bed. When he went with his mother to his pediatrician to find out what was going on, a finger-prick…
After a child experiences an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, the recovery process post reconstruction surgery requires patience, dedication, and support from the athlete’s family and friends. Initially, the primary goals of post-surgery rehabilitation are restoring range of motion, activating the quadricep muscle and getting comfortable walking without crutches. Sports nutrition education can help optimize…
Imagine yourself in the shoes of an expectant couple visiting their OB/GYN for their 20-week pregnancy ultrasound. Thrilled to see tiny images of your baby on the screen, the mood changes as the ultrasound sonographer notices something abnormal. You go through a roller coaster of emotions as you learn the health of your baby is…