Hayley’s Letter
Hi, I’m Hayley. I’m almost 9. I’ve had diabetes for almost all my life. I got diagnosed with diabetes when I was 14 months. I’ve had many highs and many lows. Once I passed out on the risers in my choir practice. I didn’t know I was low until it was too late. When my […]
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Children and Endocrinology
Pediatric endocrinology is the subspecialty of pediatrics that deal with hormone-related conditions and diseases in infants, children and adolescents. Adults are often surprised to learn that children can have endocrine disorders, thinking that hormone problems are restricted to moody teens and adults with fatigue. In fact, children are subject to a number of hormone-related conditions […]
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A Family’s Story
Heather and Steve Frishling Never did we imagine, when our daughter was born in 1992 that we would be out canvassing for money to help find a cure for diabetes. She was such a healthy baby, but she did go through a short period of time, just before her diagnosis of diabetes, when she wasn’t. […]
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From the Guest Editor
It is important to eat healthy foods to keep your body healthy. There are many diseases that involve the endocrine system, affecting children. I have a friend who has a disease. It is important to know information so I can be a good friend. I hope you enjoy learning from this issue and have fun […]
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From the Editor
It was quite easy getting into the spirit of this issue being a big kid at heart. It was a lot of fun, from recipes to puzzles and even computer lessons from our guest editor. Thanks Alex. Alex summed it up so well; we can be much better friends when we take the time to […]
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Young Women and Osteoporosis
Research Volunteers If you are: a women under 50 years old have not yet reached menopause and recently learned that your bone density is low We would like to hear your story. We are looking for women to be confidentially interviewed about their experiences of having low bone density. Young Osteoporosis Women (Y.O.W.) Y.O.W. is […]
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Diabetes Symposium Summary Presents Anne Fiddick
Chair of the Public Advisory Council As Chair of the Public Advisory Council for the BC Endocrine Research Foundation I am proud of this, our first major educational public forum. The Diabetes Symposium, the ensuing video and the already successful “The Puzzle of Perimenopause” video produced by Dr. Jerilynn Prior admirably serve the BCERF educational […]
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Can Stress / Worry About Food Intake and Dieting Behaviour Influence Bone Mass and Increase Fracture Risk?
Introduction As a society we have become more aware of the implications of our food choices with regards to our general health. We are taught by media and health professionals to think before we eat and to make “healthy food choices”. In many ways, watching what we eat has become an important step in achieving […]
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An Introduction to Bone
Introduction Bones are truly amazing. A unique combination of flexible collagen and brittle calcium phosphate makes them incredibly strong and durable. Part of the durability has to do with the fact that our bones are under constant maintenance, being partially broken down and rebuilt on a daily basis. Special bone cells called osteoblasts take calcium […]
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From the Editor
This is definitely the time of year when we all, at one time or another, get a chill in our bones, so it would seem appropriate to have a special issue dedicated to those bones, young and old, chilled, aching or toasty warm. It is extremely important to be aware of the foods that we […]
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