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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1990

Page

9

Diabetes diagnosis prompts lifelong insulin routine for girl

Jennifer Miller, 13, from New Castle, was diagnosed with diabetes after showing thirst, frequent urination and weight loss at age eight. She now self injects insulin three times daily and checks blood sugar daily, learning to manage diet and activity to keep levels stable while avoiding lows that could trigger a coma.

Jennifer Miller Jennifer Patty Sulin

Diabetes overview and forms treatment emphasis

The passage defines diabetes as a family of diseases with high blood sugar. It outlines symptoms such as hunger thirst frequent urination weight changes fatigue infections and numbness. It notes estimated prevalence and distinguishes insulin dependent and non insulin dependent forms with treatment focusing on diet exercise and medications.

Diabetes educators train patients for independent management

Theresa Shaftie of the Western Pennsylvania Diabetes Educators explains that educators aid diabetes patients beyond medical skills by teaching self monitoring insulin technique nutrition and personalized plans. The program includes meal planning exercise and counseling with a team approach involving family.

Theresa Shaftie Western Pennsylvania Association of Diabetes Educators American Association of Diabetes Educators Ms. Shaftie Shaftie St. Francis Hospital

Caring Programs extend medical help in Lawrence County

On the second anniversary of the Lawrence County Caring Program for Children Wayne Alexander describes full insurance coverage for every county child seeking help at a press conference and reception also announcing Special Care. The programs target uninsured working poor and those who fall through gaps.

Lawrence County Wayne Alexander Charles P. LaVallee Western Pennsylvania Caring Foundation Blue Cross Blue Shield Western Pennsylvania LaVallee Thomas White Jameson Memorial Hospital Jameson Memorial St. Francis Hospital Ellwood City

AFP helps detect birth defects

Between weeks 15 and 18 of pregnancy many women take an alpha fetoprotein test to screen for fetal neural tube defects and Down syndrome. A blood sample is analyzed for AFP levels. abnormal results occur about 10 percent of the time though most follow-up tests are normal.

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Mrs. Miller Bill Lyons New Castle Juvenile Diabetes Foundation School of Nursing Ames, Boehringer, Mannheim Lifescan Ms. Shaftic Ezra C. Davidson JR Woman's Health
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