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Diabetes Support
For Individuals and Families
Treating diabetes is Dr. Comstock's life passion. Dr. Comstock was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy and then later type 1 diabetes. Being a type 1 diabetic herself she is dedicated to helping others with any type of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, Pre-diabetes, diabulimia) manage the in's and outs of the disease. She has obtained advanced training in the treatment of diabetes and is currently working on becoming a diabetes educator.
She provides a multitude of support including:
-Assisting newly diagnosed diabetics navigate their disease.
-Help young children newly diagnosed with diabetes (why am I different from my friends?).
-Provide support for parents and families.
-Provide education on diabetes and diabetes management.
-Discuss the emotional tolls of diabetes.
-Grief and loss as it relates to chronic illness.
-Diabetes burnout or distress.
-Fear of hypoglycemia.
-Navigating diabetes technology choices (Dexcom, Tandem, Pods, Smart Pens you name it)
- Diabulimia or any other eating disorder that is impacted by their diabetes.
-Help parents obtain the resources they need from school regarding 504 Plans and accommodations.
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