NewYork-Presbyterian’s highly experienced pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons are at the forefront of care for children and adolescents with neurological diseases and disorders. We are home to the only Pediatric Neuro ICU in the region, and we offer the most advanced approaches to care with attention to minimally invasive treatment options. Our neurology team collaborates with experts in neurophysiology, neuroradiology, and neuropsychology to form a comprehensive team that addresses patients’ individualized needs.
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When most people hear the word diabetes, they think of a condition adults can get due to poor lifestyle and eating choices. Specifically, this is known as Type 2 diabetes. Another lesser-known type of diabetes that has a very different cause is Type 1. It usually appears during childhood or adolescence, but can sometimes be diagnosed in adults as well.