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• A to Z: Hypoglycemia for Parents

  
  

  Learn more about hypoglycemia, a condition where glucose levels drop below normal.

• What Are Blood Glucose Levels? for Kids

  
  

  Blood glucose level is the amount of glucose in the blood.

• Diabetes: Getting Comfortable With a New Babysitter for Parents

  
  

  If you haven’t used a babysitter since your child was diagnosed with diabetes, you might have some questions about what to do. Here’s how to be prepared.

• What's a Blood Glucose Meter? for Kids

  
  

  A blood glucose meter is a small, portable machine that's used to check how much glucose (a type of sugar) is in the blood (also known as the blood glucose level).

• Healthy Eating for Kids With Diabetes for Kids

  
  

  Learning how to make healthy choices and balance carbohydrates, protein, and fat can help you keep your blood sugars in a healthy range.

• What Is an Insulin Pump? for Parents

  
  

  An insulin pump is a wearable device that some people with diabetes use to get insulin, instead of getting it from an injection.

• Diabetes (Topic Center) for Parents

  
  

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

• Insulin Resistance for Parents

  
  

  Insulin resistance happens when the body does not respond properly to insulin. It can can raise a child's risk for type 2 diabetes and other health problems.

• Insulin Injections for Parents

  
  

  Before giving an insulin injection, know the basics so you can set up and do it safely and with confidence.

• Carbohydrates and Diabetes for Teens

  
  

  If you have diabetes, your doctor may have recommended keeping track of how many carbohydrates (carbs) you eat. But what exactly are carbs and how do they affect your blood sugar?