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KidsHealth Editorial Policy for Parents
KidsHealth Editorial Policy
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A to Z: Diabetes, Type 1 for Parents
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin, a chemical in the body that helps glucose enter the cells.
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A to Z: Diabetes, Type 2 for Parents
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 2 diabetes, the body can't respond normally to insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter the cells.
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Your Child's Diabetes Health Care Team for Parents
When you have a child with diabetes, you and your family have a lot to learn, but you don't have to go it alone. Your child's diabetes health care team can help.
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A to Z Symptom: Malaise and Fatigue for Parents
Malaise and fatigue are common symptoms of many ailments.
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Getting an EKG (Video) for Kids
Getting an EKG doesn't hurt and it gives doctors important info about how your heart is beating. Watch what happens in this video for kids.
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Is It Normal to Have an Erection When Waking Up? for Teens
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Health Care Providers: Endocrinologists for Parents
An endocrinologist is a doctor who studies and treats diseases and conditions that affect growth, development, puberty, and energy levels.
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A to Z: Diabetes Insipidus, Central for Parents
In central diabetes insipidus, the kidneys make large amounts of urine, causing the body to lose too much water.
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A to Z: Diabetes for Parents
Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body handles glucose, a sugar released by the foods we eat.