Strong
Our patients don’t just live with diabetes, they thrive with diabetes.
A Friend for Life
You may or may not notice the insulin pump eight-year-old Jillian Galvin uses to control her type 1 diabetes. You will notice, however, the Black Lab constantly by her side that plays an equally important role in the treatment of her diabetes.
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Details Matter
Benny Ho spent years tailoring power suits for some of Boston's most famous citizens. His attention to detail made him a favorite tailor, but it also has helped him adapt to his diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. He diligently works to control his diabetes through diet and exercise, with the help of Joslin's Asian American Diabetes Initiative.
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Knocking It Out of the Park
Mackenzie Andrade is a competitor. Not only is she active in softball, basketball and soccer but she competes against her diabetes every day--daring it to bring her down. Sometimes it gets the best of her, but most of the time she's the one who wins.
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Leading
We’re constantly pushing forward toward the next great discovery.
Joslin and COVID-19
At Joslin Diabetes we are committed to providing the very best and safest care possible. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joslin has developed a hybrid model of care for our patients. Our hybrid care model allows patients to collaborate with their care team to tailor remote and in-person services: Patients should only come to Joslin if they have confirmed onsite appointments for clinical care...
Joslin and COVID-19 Vaccine(s)
Many of our patients and staff have been asking if they will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Joslin. Currently, Joslin does not have a supply of COVID-19 vaccine. The federal government...
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Routine eye scans may give clues to cognitive decline in diabetes
In older people with type 1 diabetes, damage to the retina may be linked to memory problems and other cognitive conditions. BOSTON – (December 31, 2020) – As they age, people with diabetes are more...
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Joslin Diabetes Center and Long Gang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, China to Collaborate
Shenzhen/ Boston – (December 21, 2020) – Joslin Diabetes Center and Long Gang People's Hospital of Shenzhen, China are collaborating to establish a diabetes training center in Shenzhen, China. “As the...
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Joslin and COVID-19
At Joslin Diabetes we are committed to providing the very best and safest care possible. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joslin has developed a hybrid model of care for our patients. Our hybrid care model allows patients to collaborate with their care team to tailor remote and in-person services: Patients should only come to Joslin if they have confirmed onsite appointments for clinical care...
Landing on Her Feet with Type 1 Diabetes
Audrina is an active 8-year-old who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes the day after her 5th birthday. She is an avid gymnast and has competed in multiple gymnastic competitions. At one of the most...
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High School Student Raises Money for Joslin Child Life Program
Aayush, a 16-year-old high school student from Weston, MA, organized a local service project to benefit Joslin's Child Life program, which helps children and adolescents incorporate the management of...
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Finding Support at Joslin Pediatrics
Melinda is 18-years-old and is currently a freshman at Suffolk University. In her free time, she likes to play lacrosse, go shopping, and go for walks around Boston to places like Newbury Street...
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