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.
Patients with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 must receive insulin manually. Learn what an insulin regimen is and the different routines.
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 how this chronic condition is managed.
Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.
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.
Insulin requirements will change as your child grows and develops. Learn why this is required and when to make adjustments.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.
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.
Find out why understanding the relationships between food, insulin, activity and high or low blood sugar readings is important for diabetes management.
Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.
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.
An overview of helping your child make the transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care. Find out when they should start transitioning and what to expect in the future.
Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.
Learn about sharing responsibility for diabetes care with your school-aged child, and the impact diabetes management will have on them.
Find out how to manage insulin injections while your child is sick.
Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.
