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A to Z: Hypoglycemia for Parents
Learn more about hypoglycemia, a condition where glucose levels drop below normal.
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Medicines for Diabetes for Kids
For most kids with diabetes, taking medicine is an important part of staying healthy. Find out more in this article for kids.
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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.
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What Are Blood Glucose Levels? for Kids
Blood glucose level is the amount of glucose in the blood.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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?
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Managing Blood Sugars When Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes for Parents
You've probably heard your child's doctor talk a lot about diabetes control. What is it and why is it important?
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Hypoglycemia and Diabetes for Parents
When blood glucose levels drop too low, it's called hypoglycemia. Very low blood sugar levels can cause severe symptoms that require immediate treatment.