Enrrique’s Story Meet the “Superkid” with Type 1 diabetes who’s inspiring families everywhere Enrrique’s love of cooking began early. His mom has videos of him in the kitchen at just three years old, already experimenting with food and flavors. He was always the one showing up to soccer practice with a homemade snack, eager to…
About the T1D Community “Teens Rock” For teens with T1D, there’s strength in numbers. Connecting with other kids living with T1D can help build community and reduce the challenges that can come with managing a chronic condition at such a young age. Rady Children’s has created a safe space just for teens with T1D called…
Sibling Physicians Caring for San Diego’s Children At Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, exceptional pediatric care is often powered by teamwork. But for this physician duo, that collaboration goes even deeper. Meet Salil Upasani, MD, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, and Sayali Ranadive, MD, endocrinologist — siblings who are not only leaders in their specialties but also…
Meet Natalia, a member of our Teens Rock support group, where teens with Type 1 Diabetes find camaraderie and support. For five years, Natalia has navigated the challenges of type 1 diabetes. “I had to learn how to prick my fingers to check my blood sugar, count carbohydrates, calculate my personal insulin to carb ratio,…