Healthy eating is crucial for those who suffer from sickle cell disease. It’s beneficial both for overall health and to avoid complications. For children with sickle cell disease, the breakdown of red blood cells requires more energy than in typically developing children. A child who is affected…
When traveling with someone who has sickle cell disease, it’s crucial to be well prepared for any emergencies that may arise. Most importantly, don’t forget to pack your regular prescriptions! I made that rookie error when I took an unexpected trip with my entire family, including my little niece…
Even though I already had my hands full with two toddlers, I agreed to help take care of my young cousin when my mother suggested it. She’d called to tell me that my aunt Celina, who’d recently lost her first son to sickle cell disease and was still in…
As a child, I was never exposed to serious illnesses like sickle cell disease. Now that I think about it, I was really blessed in that respect. The first time I heard about sickle cell was when I was a teenager and my older sister characterized her best friend…
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