My 6 year old child was a recently diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. We are having problems with the heat and all of the desserts at the cookouts. How do we handle all of this?
First of all, make sure you have reviewed all of the dietary restrictions and know about the medications and there effects. Summer can be a hard time since there are so many changes. Type I Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder where the pancreas no longer makes enough insulin for the child. The muscles, the brain, the heart, and all other parts of the body use
Children and Type I Diabetes
by Tom Seman MD FAAP July 18th, 2013 | Children's Health, Health Observance, Pediatrician on Call Read More
Treating Warts in Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP June 19th, 2013 | Pediatrician on Call
I have a sixteen year-old daughter who is prone to warts. Should we treat each one or just let them be?
Warts are always such a bother and have gotten such a bad name, often being associated with witches and ogres and the like. In reality, though, a wart is just a viral infection of the skin. The wart makes the skin grow faster than the surrounding skin, thereby creating the telltale bumps. There are several different kinds of warts, but they are all similar in their formation. The difference lies in the virus that infects the cells. Choosing to
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Warts are always such a bother and have gotten such a bad name, often being associated with witches and ogres and the like. In reality, though, a wart is just a viral infection of the skin. The wart makes the skin grow faster than the surrounding skin, thereby creating the telltale bumps. There are several different kinds of warts, but they are all similar in their formation. The difference lies in the virus that infects the cells. Choosing to
Swimming Pool Safety and Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP April 24th, 2013 | Pediatrician on Call
I am moving into a new home with a swimming pool soon. I am worried about my two year-old daughter's safety around the pool. Is it too early to begin swimming lessons?
With summer approaching, people go outside in the sun and enjoy all types of activities, including swimming. Safety around water is very important. Between 2005 and 2009, there were 3,553 fatal unintentional drownings annually. That is ten events every day of the year. More than 50% of drowning victims required hospitalization or transfer for further specialized care. When you compare this with the 6% of other unintentional injuries,
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With summer approaching, people go outside in the sun and enjoy all types of activities, including swimming. Safety around water is very important. Between 2005 and 2009, there were 3,553 fatal unintentional drownings annually. That is ten events every day of the year. More than 50% of drowning victims required hospitalization or transfer for further specialized care. When you compare this with the 6% of other unintentional injuries,
Youth Sports Concerns
by Tom Seman MD FAAP March 27th, 2013 | Pediatrician on Call
My husband insists that our 13 year-old daughter practice pitching for softball year round. Â I am concerned. Should I be?
Part of any healthy lifestyle is staying active throughout the week and the year. Children often take this to the far limits due to their passion for the sport, their desire to be the best, and a bit of obsessive behavior related to their development to want to master their bodies. What children and often their parents do not understand, is that even the best players in the world give their bodies rest to recover and practice other activities so
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Part of any healthy lifestyle is staying active throughout the week and the year. Children often take this to the far limits due to their passion for the sport, their desire to be the best, and a bit of obsessive behavior related to their development to want to master their bodies. What children and often their parents do not understand, is that even the best players in the world give their bodies rest to recover and practice other activities so
Young Children and Nutrition
by Tom Seman MD FAAP February 27th, 2013 | Pediatrician on Call
My two year-old son will only eat fruit and bread, but not vegetables. Should I worry about him getting the right nutrition?
It is very important for everyone to have well balanced daily nutrition to remain healthy. This should include mostly whole grains and a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as lean proteins, good oils/fats, with limited amounts of solid fats such as butter and margarine, and only scant amounts of refined sugars and candies. Children are no exception. There are many important nutritional items in fruit, but not everything found in vegetables can be found in fruits,
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It is very important for everyone to have well balanced daily nutrition to remain healthy. This should include mostly whole grains and a variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as lean proteins, good oils/fats, with limited amounts of solid fats such as butter and margarine, and only scant amounts of refined sugars and candies. Children are no exception. There are many important nutritional items in fruit, but not everything found in vegetables can be found in fruits,