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Measuring blood sugar levels for a child with type 1 diabetes

Learn how people with diabetes measure their blood sugar levels and why it is important to do so.

Using blood sugar meters

Find out how you can measure blood sugar levels at home and why this is important for your child.

Holter monitors

A Holter monitor is a small machine that records your child's heartbeat for a set period of time. Learn about how the test is performed and what your child can do while the Holter recording is in progress. 

Hemophilia and finding quality information

Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.

Autoimmune hepatitis

Does your child have autoimmune hepatitis? Learn the facts and how you can help.

Cancer tests and anaesthetic

Anaesthetic is used to reduce or take away pain. Learn more about anaesthetics, how they are given and why you might need an anaestetic during a procedure.

Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

Type 2 diabetes

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.

Hemoglobin A1c: the three-month test

Find out what a hemoglobin A1c test is and why your child requires one.

What is diabetes

Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.

How to talk to your child about COVID-19

Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PET (positron emission tomography) scan and cancer diagnosis

A PET scan is a diagnostic test that shows where cancer cells are in the body. Find out how PET scans are done, what to expect during the scan and when you get your results.

The impact of cancer on extended family

Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

Carbohydrates (carbs)

Discover the types of carbohydrates and how they affect the body.

What to expect right after liver transplant surgery

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

An echocardiogram (or ‘echo’) is a special test that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to take pictures of the heart. Learn about how they are done, and how to help your child prepare for one. 

Lanreotide injection for hyperinsulinism

Your child needs to take the medicine called lanreotide. This information sheet explains what lanreotide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Kidney disease and diabetes

Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.

Cystic fibrosis: Clinic appointment

Regular clinic visits can help to identify health issues early on before they can cause harm.

Sudden unexpected infant death

Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

Types of ketogenic diet therapies for epilepsy

Learn about the four different ketogenic diet therapies for childhood epilepsy, which may be tried when medication has failed to control seizures and surgery is not an option.

Brain tumours and lumbar puncture

In-depth description of a lumbar puncture procedure as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Octreotide injection for hyperinsulinemia

Your child needs to take the medicine called octreotide. This information sheet explains what octreotide does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Oral rehydration therapy

Find out how oral rehydration therapy can treat dehydration caused by viral gastroenteritis.