Today, families who have a child with diabetes gathered at the Bronx Zoo for face painting, crafts and time with doctors and nurse educators.
Illana Friedman, M.D., pediatric ophthalmologist at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore explained how the eye works and how those with diabetes need to be vigilant about their checkups.
Rubina Heptulla M.D., pediatric endocrinologist at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore was on-site to speak with families.
She says having a fun and educational event like this at the Bronx Zoo is important for kids, who have a lot of responsibility to manage their health, to be in a fun environment and see their doctors in a new element where they can get excited about being healthy.
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