Patients with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 must receive insulin manually. Learn what an insulin regimen is and the different routines.
Type 2 diabetes is less common in children and teens than in adults. Learn the signs of type 2 diabetes and how it is diagnosed.
Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.
Insulin requirements will change as your child grows and develops. Learn why this is required and when to make adjustments.
Insulin allows sugar to be stored as energy. Learn what role insulin plays in diabetes management.
Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.
Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.
Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when your child is on a multiple daily injections (MDI) routine
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.
An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn the symptoms, causes and how this life-long condition is diagnosed.
Learn about the safest areas of the body for insulin injection and the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.
Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when using a three-times-a-day insulin routine or two-times-a-day insulin routine.
Find out why understanding the relationships between food, insulin, activity and high or low blood sugar readings is important for diabetes management.
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
If you child has an insulin pump, find out how to make sure they are getting enough insulin while they are sick.
Giving insulin injections can be stressful. Find out how to safely prepare and inject insulin into your child.
Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.
Learn tips about insulin injection and get answers to questions you may have about giving insulin to your child.
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.
Find out how to manage insulin injections while your child is sick.
This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.
Many people prefer insulin pens to syringes. Find out why they are preferred and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.
