For the past seven summers we have operated a camp for diabetic children in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Modeled after Camp Hickory Hill in central Missouri, its primary purpose is to educate campers about diabetes and its treatment in an effort to minimize the chronic complications of diabetes. Using HbAlc levels as a measure of glycemic control, we have found the camp to be effective in achieving this goal.

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