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Managing Blood Sugars When You Have Type 1 Diabetes for Teens
People who have diabetes may hear or read a lot about controlling, or managing, the condition. But what is diabetes control and why is it so important?
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Pierre Robin Syndrome for Parents
Babies born with Pierre Robin Syndrome have a smaller-than-normal jaw. They need special treatment to keep the airway open, help with feeding and prevent serious problems.
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Bringing Your Premature Baby Home for Parents
If you're about to begin caring for your preemie at home, try to relax. With some preparation and planning, you'll be ready.
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Keeping Track of Your Blood Sugar for Teens
To keep your diabetes under control, stay healthy, and prevent future problems, you need to keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range. To do that, check and track those levels regularly.
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Fitness for Kids Who Don't Like Sports for Parents
Some kids aren't natural athletes and they may say they just don't like sports. What then?
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When Blood Sugar Is Too High for Teens
For people with diabetes, controlling blood sugar levels is important. Having a blood sugar level that's too high can make you feel lousy, and having high blood sugar levels a lot can be unhealthy.
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Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated? for Teens
People with type 1 diabetes need to follow a treatment plan to manage their diabetes and stay healthy and active.
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Helping Your Young Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes for Parents
Kids with type 1 diabetes can play sports and exercise at the same level as other kids.
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Halo Brace for Parents
Much like a fiberglass cast holds a broken arm or leg in place, a "halo" with vest holds a child's head and neck in place after a spinal injury so that spinal bones can heal.
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Treating Type 2 Diabetes for Parents
Kids who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes follow a diabetes care plan to help them manage the condition and stay healthy and active.