Insulin allows sugar to be stored as energy. Learn what role insulin plays in 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.
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.
Patients with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 must receive insulin manually. Learn what an insulin regimen is and the different routines.
Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
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.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.
Insulin requirements will change as your child grows and develops. Learn why this is required and when to make adjustments.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn the symptoms, causes and how this life-long condition is diagnosed.
Although there is no cure for diabetes, the condition can be effectively managed. Learn how to properly test and manage blood sugar levels.
Find out why understanding the relationships between food, insulin, activity and high or low blood sugar readings is important for diabetes management.
Learn about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.
Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.
Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.
Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.
Learn about sharing responsibility for diabetes care with your school-aged child, and the impact diabetes management will have on them.
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 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.
Read the story of 13-year-old Sara and how her meal plan with changing carbohydrate intakes works for her.
An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.
