Skip Navigation

Search Results
(1 - 10 of
147 results found)
1Diabetes 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.
2Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
Diabetes is a health problem that affects kids of all ages, but you can't catch it like a cold. In some cases, diabetes can be prevented. Find out how.
3¿Es posible prevenir la diabetes?
La diabetes es un problema de salud que afecta a niños de todas las edades, pero no se contrae con la misma facilidad que un resfriado. En algunos casos, la diabetes puede prevenirse. ¿Cómo? Vamos a enterarnos.
4Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. Find out more about a kind of diabetes called type 2 diabetes in this article for kids.
5Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
Thousands of kids all over the world have type 1 diabetes, a disease that affects how the body uses glucose.
6Diabetes tipo 1: ¿Qué es?
Quizá conozcas a un niño que siempre come algo durante un partido de fútbol. O tal vez conozcas a alguien que va a la enfermería de la escuela antes del almuerzo para darse una inyección. Existen miles de niños en todo el mundo que pasan por situaciones como éstas cada día porque padecen diabetes tipo 1. ¿Qué es la diabetes tipo 1?
7Diabetes tipo 2: ¿Qué es?
Existen dos tipos principales de diabetes, cuyos nombres no son muy interesantes. Se denominan "diabetes tipo 1" y "diabetes tipo 2." Veamos en qué consiste la diabetes tipo 2, un problema de salud que afecta a niños y adultos.
8Medicines for Diabetes
For most kids with diabetes, taking medicine is an important part of staying healthy.
9School and Diabetes
Are you on your own at school when you're dealing with diabetes? Not at all. Your teachers, coaches, school nurse - and even your friends - can help you out.
10Diabetes: Lindsey's Story (Video)
Lindsey found out 3 months ago that she has diabetes. Of the condition, she says, "Don't let it stop you." Find out more in this video.


Note: All information on KidsHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

© 1995- The Nemours Foundation. All rights reserved.