KidsHealth

1Diabetes Center
Does your child have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Learn how to manage the disease and keep your child healthy.

2Diabetes Center
Our Diabetes Center provides information and advice for teens about treating and living with diabetes.

3Diabetes Center
Diabetes means a problem with insulin, an important hormone in the body. Find out how children with diabetes can stay healthy and do the normal stuff kids like to do.

4Growth and Your Newborn
A baby's growth and development is measured from the moment of birth. How much should your baby weigh?

5Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding
Making a decision to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is a personal one. There are some points to consider to help you decide which option is best for you and your baby.

6Feeding Your Newborn
How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. Take a closer look at these guidelines for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding so you can make an informed choice.

7Eating Out When You Have Diabetes
Eating out is probably a part of your social scene. If you have diabetes, you can pretty much eat the same foods as your friends and family. You just have to keep track of what you eat and eat certain foods in moderation.

8Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Started
Here are answers to some common questions about beginning to breastfeed - everything from latch-on to let-down.

9Helping Kids Deal With Injections and Blood Tests
Blood tests and insulin injections can be a challenge for kids with diabetes and their parents. Here are some strategies for coping with these necessary procedures.

10Treating Type 2 Diabetes
Kids who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes will need a diabetes management plan to help them manage the condition and stay healthy and active.