Why this Blog?

Shortly after my 12 year old nephew was diagnosed with Diabetes 1, I started this blog for he and his mother. There is so much to learn and so much to know and so many unanswered questions. My hope is that it provides a place for knowledge and healing. To your health nephew!
Love Always-
Hannah

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Report: Diabetes Epidemic Costs City $6.5B Annually (The New York Sun)

Caring for patients with diabetes is costing New Yorkers an estimated $6.5 billion a year, according to a new report by the city's health department, which found that expenditures on hospitalizations and treatment for the city's 500,000 diabetics are "skyrocketing." "Diabetes is not only hurting our health, it's hurting our wallets," the city's health commissioner, Thomas Frieden, said. "The cost ...

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