Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine, offers classes and groups focused on managing Type 1 diabetes, gender-affirming support and much more.
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As insulin costs rise, many patients need help affording diabetes medication
The cost of insulin keeps rising, making it difficult for diabetes patients to afford their lifesaving medication. Today, one vial of insulin, which manages a diabetic’s blood sugar, can cost hundreds of dollars, forcing many […]
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Wendy Novak Diabetes Center provides diabetes resources for kids, including tools that support the entire family
When a patient is newly diagnosed with diabetes, learning how to effectively manage their condition is a top priority at the Wendy Novak Diabetes Center, part of Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the UofL School […]
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Three sisters diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and thriving
Many people spend family night having dinner or playing games but for the Chrismans, family togetherness also involves glucose monitoring and changing insulin pumps. When their identical twin daughters Quinby and Stella were born, Natalie […]
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Severe vitamin D deficiency in children can lead to rickets
A severe vitamin D deficiency in children can lead to rickets — a disease of the bones’ growth plates that can slow growth and deform bones. Sunlight is the primary source of vitamin D. Another […]
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Puberty blockers for gender affirmation
Puberty blockers are medications that halt the production of estrogen or testosterone, hormones that play a role in the development of secondary sex characteristics. Secondary sex characteristics are the features that develop and appear during […]
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As insulin costs rise, many patients need help affording diabetes medication
The cost of insulin keeps rising, making it difficult for diabetes patients to afford their lifesaving medication. Today, one vial of insulin, which manages a diabetic’s blood sugar, can cost hundreds of dollars, forcing many […]
Read Full Story
Wendy Novak Diabetes Center provides diabetes resources for kids, including tools that support the entire family
When a patient is newly diagnosed with diabetes, learning how to effectively manage their condition is a top priority at the Wendy Novak Diabetes Center, part of Norton Children’s Endocrinology, affiliated with the UofL School […]
Read Full Story
Three sisters diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and thriving
Many people spend family night having dinner or playing games but for the Chrismans, family togetherness also involves glucose monitoring and changing insulin pumps. When their identical twin daughters Quinby and Stella were born, Natalie […]
Read Full Story
Severe vitamin D deficiency in children can lead to rickets
A severe vitamin D deficiency in children can lead to rickets — a disease of the bones’ growth plates that can slow growth and deform bones. Sunlight is the primary source of vitamin D. Another […]
Read Full Story
Puberty blockers for gender affirmation
Puberty blockers are medications that halt the production of estrogen or testosterone, hormones that play a role in the development of secondary sex characteristics. Secondary sex characteristics are the features that develop and appear during […]
Read Full Story
