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Pediatric Diabetes Program
On New Year’s Eve, Kelly found her 10-month- old daughter, Caitlin, lying in bed with labored breathing and her hands and feet were cold and blue. Immediately, she rushed Caitlin to the Emergency Room where doctors struggled to get an IV in her because she was so dehydrated and her veins were collapsed.
“Our daughter had been in such a critical state, we feared she might die,” said Kelly. Caitlin was diagnosed with diabetes. For the rest of her life, keeping track of blood sugar levels and administering insulin will be vitally important.
Today, managing diabetes is as much a part of Caitlin’s day-to-day routine as dolls, dancing and dress up. “In learning to live with Caitlin’s diabetes, we have been blessed with love and support from family and friends, as well as an amazing physician, Dr. Robin Nemery, and staff at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital,” said Caitlin’s mom.
For more information about the Pediatric Diabetes Program, call Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital at (954) 987-2000.
For referral to a physician for your child, please call Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Physician Referral Service toll-free at (866) JDCH-DOC. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
