June 2017

A claims data review suggests new approaches are needed for prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the pediatric population.

Researchers who study diabetes camps have increasingly turned to the psychosocial benefits for children who gain opportunities to be around others like themselves.

The chairman of the Mississippi State Senate Medicaid Committee outlines steps the state has taken to promote healthier lifestyles among children.

The gap in disease incidence among ethnic groups demands a policy response, say experts who weighed in on the SEARCH data.

From the Editor-in-Chief

An expert discusses her research on a critical period for patients with type 1 diabetes: moving from having parents make care decisions to taking control of disease management.

The American Diabetes Association recently recognized the important role that psychosocial care plays in diabetes management. Addressing behavioral health needs at all stages of development in youth with diabetes is critical.