Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.
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.
An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.
Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.
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.
Learn how a registered dietitian will work with you to set up a meal plan to meet the needs of your child and family.
This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.
An overview of the connection between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, including diagnosis and treatment of the condition in children with diabetes.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.
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.
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.
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.
About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.
Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.
Sometimes events occur that can disrupt your child's diabetes routine and impact their blood sugar levels. Find out what can impact them and what you can do.
An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.
Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
Eating out and special occasions can be tricky when a family member has diabetes. Find out how to navigate these events to keep everyone healthy.
Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.
Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn the symptoms, causes and how this life-long condition is diagnosed.
Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.
