Pediatric Endocrinology
Patient Stories

It’s been 100 years since doctors first used insulin for the treatment of diabetes
To mark the important and life-saving medical discovery of insulin as a treatment of diabetes, we’re highlighting longtime UH Rainbow provider and patient Paul McGuigan, BSN, RN, CDCES.

Abby’s Story
12 months after being treated for Diabetic ketoacidosis, Abby is now managing her Type 1 diabetes like a rock star.

Braydan’s Story
Braydan seemed like he was always thirsty and going to the bathroom often. When it started getting progressively worse, his doctor sent them to the emergency room at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.