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Diabetes
There’s No Sugarcoating It
We call it a sweet tooth, but more and more experts believe that sugar can be as addictive as alcohol and tobacco. Help your little one kick the sugar habit before it becomes a lifelong struggle. Continue reading
Keep Your Kid’s Kidneys Healthy
March 8 is World Kidney Day, the perfect time to learn about common childhood kidney problems and what parents can do to prevent them. Continue reading
Teens and Type 2 Diabetes
With more teens living sedentary lifestyles and eating foods high in fat and calories, obesity continues to contribute to the increase in cases of Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading
Prevent Prediabetes in Your Preteen
Nearly 2 million preteens and teens between the ages of 12 and 19 have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your preteen’s risk of developing this health condition, as well as the risk that prediabetes will lead to Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading
Delectable Lunches for Kids With Diabetes
Lunch is one of the most important meals of the day for elementary-age children—it’s a time to recharge their energy and get the nutrition they need. This becomes even more important if your child is living with diabetes.
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Clues to Recognize Type 1 Diabetes
Your 2-year-old just hasn’t been himself lately. His seemingly limitless supply of energy has been replaced by lethargy, and he never seems to be able to drink enough to satisfy him. His appetite is robust, yet he’s lost weight since last month. Could he have Type 1 diabetes? Continue reading
Diabetes: Separate Fact From Fiction
You probably understand that both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes involve abnormal blood sugar levels, but are you familiar with the differences between the two? Read the following myths and facts to learn about some common misconceptions.
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Diabetes: Education Leads to Understanding
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about diabetes, particularly type 1 diabetes. And these false perceptions end up harming patients at a time where they need our support and advocacy. “Kids with type 1 diabetes are still normal kids who can … Continue reading
Is School Affecting Your Child’s Diabetes Risk?
Your child spends five out of every seven weekdays in a classroom. That’s a lot of time — vital time that affects your son or daughter’s health. If you haven’t stopped to explore how he or she spends most of … Continue reading
