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Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with diabetes

Find out what to expect when your infant, toddler or preschooler has diabetes, and what you need to know to manage it.

Assessing toddlers and preschoolers (age one to four)

Learn about how pain is assessed in toddlers and preschoolers. At this age, children can usually indicate the amount, type, and location of pain.

Diabetes

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This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.

Type 2 diabetes

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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.

School-aged children with diabetes

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Learn about sharing responsibility for diabetes care with your school-aged child, and the impact diabetes management will have on them.

Living with diabetes

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An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.

Food issues at different ages for a child with diabetes

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Find tips on how to manage changes in your child's diet so that they have no impact on your child's health.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

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Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Management of type 2 diabetes

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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.

Types of diabetes

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Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.

Thyroid disease and diabetes

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About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.

Preventing choking in toddlers and preschoolers

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Understand and prevent the most common causes of choking.

Complications of diabetes

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Learn what the potential complications of diabetes are, the risk factors and how they can be reduced.

Celiac disease and diabetes

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An overview of the connection between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, including diagnosis and treatment of the condition in children with diabetes.

Diabetes and vacations

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This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.

Maintaining a healthy diet for a child with diabetes

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Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.

Addison's disease and diabetes

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Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes in the classroom

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An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.

Management of type 1 diabetes

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In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes

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Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.

Screening for related conditions to diabetes (comorbidity)

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An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.

Screening for complications of diabetes

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Learn how often your child needs to be screened for diabetes complications and what you can expect from each test and screening.

Diabetes insipidus associated with a brain tumour diagnosis

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Find out what diabetes insipidus is, what can cause this rare condition and what the impact may be on your child's future.

Setting the stage for a healthy future

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Discover how to help keep your child healthy and keep their diabetes under control now and in the future.

The diabetes team

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Learn about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.