Diabetes Self-Management

EYEING AN OLYMPIC FEAT

Kate Hall was 10 years old when she and her parents noticed some changes that concerned them. An active, dynamic kid who played lots of sports and rarely sat still, Hall suddenly wanted to stay home in bed instead of attending practices. She began eating and drinking more than usual, yet she was losing weight. She’d never been the type to show her emotions in front of others when she felt down. But she’d cried several times recently in front of her friends.

Her parents took Hall to the doctor, who diagnosed the tween with a growth spurt. The age and some of the symptoms certainly

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