Type 2 Diabetes: O'Dell's Story
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes when he was 12, O'Dell Richardson has benefited from treatment and advice from the staff at CHOP's Diabetes Center for Children.
Diabetes Center Patient Stories
Your child's care will be overseen by a pediatric endocrinologist with diabetes expertise. Your child will also have a nurse practitioner, certified diabetes educator, dietitian and social worker on their team.
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Type 1 Diabetes: Chase's Story
In New Year’s Day in 2001, Chase Kroll was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Ten years later, he is headed to college. CHOP's Diabetes Center for Children helped him take control of his health.