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Metabolic Sleep Concerns in Adult and Pediatric Patients

Pediatric endocrinologist Talia Hitt discusses her research that is focusing on sleep and its impact on the metabolism of adults and children. For this study, patients’ sleep patterns and glucose levels are monitored. This information ...

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Research Outcomes: Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings for Pediatric Patients

Pediatric endocrinologist Risa Wolf discusses the latest technologies for improving the care and outcomes for patients with diabetes.

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COVID-19 Pandemic and the Rise of Type 2 Diabetes in the Youth

Sheela Magge, director of the Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, discusses the latest research regarding the rise of type 2 diabetes among youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts used data from 24 clinics ...

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Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes

Sheela Magge provides an overview of the division, the care of diabetes patients and their families, research innovations and why she is honored to care for patients at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Q&A

Risa Wolf, a pediatric endocrinologist and diabetes expert, discusses the increased incidence of obesity, prediabetes and diabetes in children and how it affects communities locally and globally.

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Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center pediatric endocrinologist Scott Blackman discusses cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, the connection between the two conditions and how cystic fibrosis research can help us better understand type 2 diabetes.

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Significant Boost in Rates of Type 2 Diabetes Among Children During COVID-19 Pandemic

In a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and across the United States say they have documented a steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Smart’ Tool for Diabetic Retinopathy

Although the American Diabetes Association (ADA) advises regular screening for pediatric diabetic retinopathy, it’s estimated that fewer than half of all youth with diabetes follow the recommendation. Without early detection and treatment, ...

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A Holistic Prediabetes Clinical Approach

Staff in the pediatric diabetes clinic were thrilled when Sheela Magge, the new director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, made seeing young patients with early signs and symptoms of diabetes ...