A childhood diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can be devastating. But it doesn’t have to be with the right about of family support to help the child cope and adjust to their new life. Dr. Steven Edelman talks with noted pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Sherry Franklin and her daughter Victoria, who has type 1 diabetes, for a unique perspective on how to live successfully with the disease.
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Dr. Sherry Franklin and her daughter Victoria with Dr. Steven Edelman on the set of TCOYD
Dr. Sherry Franklin received her medical degree in 1995, at Texas A&M University. She began her clinical training in general pediatrics at Greenville Memorial Hospital in South Carolina, and became board certified to practice in 1999.
Dr. Franklin furthered her training in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at the UCLA Medical Center. She trained with world renowned experts in diabetes and disorders of growth.
As part of her training, she was involved with numerous research projects, enriching her dedication to keep current in her field. She was also awarded an appointment as a Clinical Instructor at UCLA. She became board certified in pediatric endocrinology in 2003