Expertise
Women's health, reproductive health, diabetes, cancer, rheumatology, otolaryngology, endocrinology, rare diseases, pediatrics, infectious diseases, cardiology, patient advocacy, healthcare, and parenting
About
Cheryl Alkon is a longtime writer, researcher, and editor. Having experienced health issues for most of her life due to type 1 diabetes, she is fluent in medical terminology and the American healthcare system. She is the author of Balancing Pregnancy With Pre-Existing Diabetes: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby, a guide to getting and staying pregnant with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
She graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in English and American studies. She later earned a master’s from Columbia University. She lives in Massachusetts with husband David, son Ethan, and daughter Hannah.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and American Studies, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
- Master of Science (M.S.), Columbia University School of Journalism
Professional Organizations
Latest Work
Latest contributions from Cheryl Alkon, in Abortion, Arthritis, Breast Cancer, Contraception & Safe Sex, Depression, Emotional Health, Gynecologic Surgery & Procedures, HIV/AIDS, Inferiority Complex, Menopause, Pregnancy, Public Health, Rheumatic Conditions, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sexual Wellness