Diabetes Center for Children at CHOP

Just wanted to remind you all about 16th annual Celiac Center Education Day will take place virtually on March 7, 2021. CHOP's Celiac Center team aims to provide children and caregivers a multidisciplinary education program with evidence-based lectures from respected experts. We will discuss the clinical implications of celiac disease and the importance of adhering to a gluten-free diet, as well as, future therapeutic treatments. Register today!

Event happening next week: The American Diabetes Association is hosting a Safe at School Zoom Parent Workshop on Wednesday, March 3 at 6 P.M. (ET). The workshop will provide information about relative Pennsylvania laws, but parents of students with diabetes from other states are welcome to attend. ADA volunteer Katherine (Kitty) Koffer, BS, PharmD, CDE, will be presenting the session that will include discussion on legal protections for students with diabetes, the developme...nt of written plans, COVID-19 recommendations, an overview of school-related resources, and a Q&A session. Pre-registration is required via this link: https://zoom.us//regi/tJUlcOGhqj8tE9whyN8jDWc2EWeGp2XcAPr0

Are you worried that your child might be having too much screen time? Here’s a great article from our experts at CHOP about how to manage and balance screen time.

We welcomed some warmer weather and sunshine today in Philadelphia! Who is ready for the Spring and Summer? The American Diabetes Association virtual summer camp is open for registration! Click on the link below for more information: https://www.diabetes.org/community/camp

There is an exciting Facebook live event coming up this week on JDRF page. Check it out with us!

Happy snow day to all , , Hope you were able to have some time to play in snow today, would love to see your pics!

Happy Hanukkah Here are some photos from our home celebrations including, challah bread, latkes, donuts , menorah, and dreidels. Share some of your celebrations in the comments below

Attention all tweens we have virtual groups coming up: this should be a great place to share/ learn from each other via a web ex meeting: Tweens ( Ages 11-13) Thursday January 21st 230pm -4pm Featuring :... Julie Gettings ( diabetes psychologist) and Meredith Dillon (Certified Diabetes Educator) Tuesday February 23rd 230-4pm Featuring : Julie Gettings and Ken Rodenheiser ( Certified Diabetes Educator) If interested please contact our behavioral health scheduling at 215 590 3784

Our diabetes educators have been busy this week presenting on two hot topics!! Eating Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes and COVID-19... We love to share our knowledge and expertise. Go team!

What a great way to kick off November, Diabetes Awareness Month, with this book that helps kids and families learn about diabetes! We are so excited about this new book *Shia Learns* by Shaina Hatchell and to be the first Children’s Hospital to offer this book as a resource to families! Starting November 1st there will be a new purchase option for those who would like to donate a book to a family with new onset diabetes.

The way we talk about diabetes can have a big impact on motivation, behaviors and outcomes in diabetes. Try these tips when talking with a loved one: Instead of diabetic...try person with diabetes Instead of controlling diabetes...try managing diabetes... Instead of good or bad numbers...try high or low numbers

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking care of youth!November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking care of youth!

Tonight!! You gain an hour of Halloween spend a few minutes of it checking your devices!

Happy Halloween from the Diabetes Center teams! Show us pictures of your celebrations!

Freaky Friday: Which witch? Lia is ready to cast a spell for beautiful fall weather for Halloween tomorrow!! Show us your costumes in the comments!

Aubrey never lets diabetes stop her when it comes to life! She approaches every goal she gets to shoot and every wave she gets to ride as an opportunity to show people her determination! Happy Halloween from this M&M (1.6 grams of CHO per M&M!!)!

Happy Friday! Are you looking for some new recipes to try? Check out these recipes developed by the nutrition experts at CHOP and Drexel University to help reduce Inflammation and promote a healthy heart! Enjoy

We know Halloween 2020 is going to look a little different this year, but if you're planning to celebrate, here are few tips to make it still a fun and not so scary! #halloween2020

Extra, extra, read all about it! The DCC Newsletter is hot off the press. Learn more about how to prevent the flu and COVID-19 this season.

We would like to take a moment and recognize, Dr. De León-Crutchlow, Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at CHOP. Dr. De León-Crutchlow was selected as one of the prominent Panamanians featured in a segment called Mentes Brillantes, which translates to Brilliant Minds. Dr. De León-Crutchlow discussed her journey to CHOP and her roles as physician, researcher, administrator, teacher and mother. A true inspiration to all of us.

Last week we said goodbye and good luck to one of our social workers, Dawn Devan-Bertrand. The DCC staff, patients, families and friends will miss you dearly and we wish you all the happiness as you take on a new adventure. Thank you for all your years of service!

Check out this new opportunity from the American Diabetes Association. Register now for this at home after school fall activity! https://www.diabetes.org/community/project-power

This is Michael and his Mom from the Thursday Tigers team! He just had his 5th birthday and enjoyed a 3-tier cake! He is loving his Omnipod and Dexcom!