Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.
Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.
Patients with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 must receive insulin manually. Learn what an insulin regimen is and the different routines.
Giving insulin injections can be stressful. Find out how to safely prepare and inject insulin into your child.
Insulin requirements will change as your child grows and develops. Learn why this is required and when to make adjustments.
Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.
Find out how insulin should be stored, how long it will last and when it is unsafe to use.
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when your child is on a multiple daily injections (MDI) routine
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.
Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when using a three-times-a-day insulin routine or two-times-a-day insulin routine.
Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.
Many people prefer insulin pens to syringes. Find out why they are preferred and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
Insulin allows sugar to be stored as energy. Learn what role insulin plays in diabetes management.
Find out how to manage insulin injections while your child is sick.
If you child has an insulin pump, find out how to make sure they are getting enough insulin while they are sick.
Learn tips about insulin injection and get answers to questions you may have about giving insulin to your child.
Find out how to adjust your child's insulin doses at home when using a pump.
Learn about the safest areas of the body for insulin injection and the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.
In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.
Growth hormone deficiency affects the growth of bones, muscles and other body tissue. Learn about how it is diagnosed and treated.
Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.
Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.
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 how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.
