Teens need parents’ help in managing diabetes

WASHINGTON – Diabetic teenagers and “tweenagers” have more trouble sticking to their treatment plan Type 1 if their parents become increasingly lax about monitoring the child’s treatment, concludes a new study.

The study by University of Utah psychologists will be presented in Seattle Friday, April 9 during the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s annual meeting.
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Swim for diabetes in Ohio

Columbus, OH (GaeaTimes.com) – The 25th annual Verizon Swim for Diabetes is scheduled to take place from 30th April to May 16th at 55 indoor pools in northeast Ohio.
Olympian Diana Munz and her coach Jerry Holtrey are the honorary co-chairs.
Schedule:
University of Akron Ocasek Natatorium
April 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.
May 1 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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