June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Learn about hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol in children, which increases the risk of early heart disease.
Discover the role of folate in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
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.
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.
Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.
Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
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.
Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.
Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
Learn how often your child needs to be screened for diabetes complications and what you can expect from each test and screening.
Learn about sharing responsibility for diabetes care with your school-aged child, and the impact diabetes management will have on them.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.
Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.
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 about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.
Learn what the potential complications of diabetes are, the risk factors and how they can be reduced.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cholestyramine. This information sheet explains what cholestyramine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
