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  • What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Parents


    In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t use glucose for energy, making blood sugar levels get too high. People with diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump.

  • Diabetes and Sports Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers and coaches should know about students with diabetes playing sports and exercising.

  • What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Parents


    Learning what you can about type 2 diabetes will let you help your child manage and live with the disease. Here are the basics.

  • Medicines for Diabetes for Teens


    Diabetes medicines help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range and may help prevent problems now and later.

  • Carbohydrates and Sugar for Parents


    Carbs are the body's most important and readily available source of energy. The key is to eat healthy ones, like whole grains, and avoid foods with added sugar.

  • What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Kids


    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.

  • Metabolic Syndrome for Parents


    Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that put kids at risk for heart disease and diabetes. With lifestyle changes, many kids improve their health and reduce their risk of disease.

  • Handling Diabetes When You're Sick for Teens


    Being sick is no fun for anyone. For people with diabetes, being sick can also affect blood sugar levels.

  • 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.

  • 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?