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.
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 the symptoms, causes and how this life-long condition is diagnosed.
Learn how often your child needs to be screened for diabetes complications and what you can expect from each test and screening.
An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.
An overview of the connection between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, including diagnosis and treatment of the condition in children with diabetes.
An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.
Learn about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and why it occurs more often in people with type 2 diabetes and those who are overweight.
Learn what the potential complications of diabetes are, the risk factors and how they can be reduced.
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
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.
Although there is no cure for diabetes, the condition can be effectively managed. Learn how to properly test and manage blood sugar levels.
Learn how people with diabetes measure their blood sugar levels and why it is important to do so.
Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.
Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.
Learn about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.
Learn the symptoms, causes and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, or low and high blood sugar levels.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.
Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.
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.
Insulin allows sugar to be stored as energy. Learn what role insulin plays in diabetes management.
Discover how to help keep your child healthy and keep their diabetes under control now and in the future.
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 other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.