Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.
Learn about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.
Learn about the safest areas of the body for insulin injection and the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.
An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.
Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.
Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.
About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.
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.
Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.
Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).
Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.
Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.
G6PD deficiency can cause red blood cells to breakdown, leading to a lower-than-normal number of healthy red blood cells. Learn about the problems G6PD deficiency can cause and what medicines and foods to avoid in G6PD deficiency.
Learn about the genetic causes of 22q11 deletion syndrome, risk factors and confirming diagnosis.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) occurs because of a mutation to the NF1 gene. About half of cases are spontaneous mutations, while the other half are inherited from a parent to a child.
A microarray is a genetic test that can detect small missing or extra pieces of chromosomes. It can help identify the underlying cause of your child’s medical condition.
Learn about the common items in your basement, such as bleach, cleansers and lightbulbs, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of growth problems in children.
Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. Learn how illness can cause dehydration and how it is treated.
Learn how a child life specialist can help make your child's hospital experience as positive as possible.
Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.
Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.
