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.
Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.
Insulin allows sugar to be stored as energy. Learn what role insulin plays in diabetes management.
Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.
An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.
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.
Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 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.
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.
Giving insulin injections can be stressful. Find out how to safely prepare and inject insulin into your child.
Learn tips about insulin injection and get answers to questions you may have about giving insulin to your child.
If you child has an insulin pump, find out how to make sure they are getting enough insulin while they are 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.
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
Find out why understanding the relationships between food, insulin, activity and high or low blood sugar readings is important for diabetes management.
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.
Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
Checking blood sugar levels is the best way to tell how well your child is balancing their insulin, sugar from food, and exercise. Learn how to monitor this.
