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</ iframe > </noscript> <!-- End Google Tag Manager (noscript) --><div id="header"> <div id="CClogo"><a href="https://www.cookchildrens.org"><span class="srText">Cook Children's</span></a></div> <div id="CCsearch"> <form id="searchform" name="searchform" method="GET" onsubmit="return (this.q.value == '') ? false : true;" action="/CookChildrens/en/parents/"> <input type="hidden" name="search" value="y"/> <input type="hidden" name="getfields" value="description"/> <input type="search" class="search" name="q" id="q" maxlength="256" autocomplete="off" autocorrect="off" placeholder="Search"/> <input type="hidden" name="datasource" value="cookchildrens"> <input type="hidden" name="start" value="0"> <input type="hidden" name="rows" value="10"> <input type="hidden" name="lang" value="english"> <input type="hidden" name="section" value="parents_teens_kids"> <input type="submit" value="" id="searchButton" class="buttonImage"/> </form> </div> </div> <!-- If we have main navigation separated then it will reside here --> <div id="thelou" tabindex="-1"> </div> <div id="mainContentContainer"> <div id="rsSearchBrowse"> <div id="rsBrowse" role="navigation"> </div> <div id="rsSearch"> <div id="rsSectionLabel">parents</div> </div> </div> <div id="khContentHeading" class="cca licH"> <h1>Diabetes Center</h1> </div> <div id="kh_n00WC" data-test="tested"> <div class="hero heroleftalign "> <div class="heromaincontainer"> <div class="heroinnercontainer"><img class="responsivedesktop" src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/hero-desktop-daughter-mom.jpg" alt="User Provided Alt Text"><img class="responsivemobile" src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/hero-mobile-daughter-mom.jpg" alt="test"><div class="wfbb herotextouter"> <h2>What Is Diabetes?</h2> <p>Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, the main type of sugar in the blood.</p> <p><a class="herobutton" href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/diabetes-mellitus.html">Learn More</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile"> <ul class="wc3Tiles"> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-mom-girl-diabetes-check.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Type 1 Diabetes</h2> <p>In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas loses its ability to make insulin. Without insulin, the cells in the body can't get the energy they need.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/type1.html" target="_self">What is it?</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/treating-type1.html" target="_self">How is it treated?</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-boy-smiling-outdoors.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Type 2 Diabetes</h2> <p>A person with type 2 diabetes still produces insulin. But the body doesn't respond to the insulin, so energy can't get into the cells.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/type2.html" target="_self">What is it?</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/treating-type2.html" target="_self">How is it treated?</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-gestational-diabetes.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Gestational Diabetes</h2> <p>Gestational diabetes is a kind of diabetes that comes on during pregnancy. </p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/gestational-diabetes.html" target="_self">What is gestational diabetes?</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/prenatal-glucose.html" target="_self">Prenatal test: glucose screening</a></p></div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="tile"> <ul class="wc3Tiles"> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-dad-computer.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>How the Body Works</h2> <p>To understand diabetes, it helps to know how the body works.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/endocrine.html" target="_self">Endocrine system</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/metabolism.html" target="_self">Metabolism</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/insulin-resistant.html" target="_self">Insulin resistance</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-daughter-mom-diabetes.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Problems That Can Happen</h2> <p>Know what to look for when your child has diabetes.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/hypoglycemia.html" target="_self">Hypoglycemia</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/hyperglycemia.html">Hyperglycemia</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/diabetic-ketoacidosis.html">Ketoacidosis</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/metabolic-syndrome.html" target="_self">Metabolic syndrome</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-family-laughing-boy.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Talking About Diabetes</h2> <p>Open communication can help put your child at ease.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/teen-health-care.html" target="_self">Empowering your teen</a><br> </p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/feelings-diabetes.html" target="_self">Dealing with feelings</a></p></div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="kh-circles theme2" data-total-circles="4"> <div class="kh-circles-heading"> <h2>Managing Diabetes Throughout Your Child's Life</h2> <p>You want your child to be healthy now and in adulthood. Find out how to help them manage their diabetes, stay active, and know what to do when they don't feel well.</p> </div><button class="circlesLeft" style="display: none"><span class="hideOffScreen">Previous slide</span></button><ul class="kh-circles-content"> <li id="kh-cc_1" data-cc="1" class="kh-cc-current"> <div class="kh-cc-img"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/circle-boy-eating-diabetes.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="kh-cc-text"><h3>Staying Healthy</h3> <p>Here's how to help your child manage their diabetes and stay healthy.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/diabetes-control.html">Managing diabetes</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/diabetes-medicines.html" target="_self">Medicines</a></p></div> </li> <li id="kh-cc_2" data-cc="2"> <div class="kh-cc-img"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/circle-girl-soccer.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="kh-cc-text"><h3>School, Sports, and Exercise</h3> <p>Kids with diabetes can do the things that other kids do. But there are a few extra things to keep in mind.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/school-diabetes.html" target="_self">School</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/athlete-type1-diabetes.html">Young athletes</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/sports-diabetes.html" target="_self">Being active</a></p></div> </li> <li id="kh-cc_3" data-cc="3"> <div class="kh-cc-img"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/circle-girl-bear.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="kh-cc-text"><h3>When Your Child Doesn't Feel Well</h3> <p>The care team is there to support you and your child, on sick days and every day.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/diabetes-team.html" target="_self">The health care team</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/diabetes-sick-days.html" target="_self">Sick days</a></p></div> </li> <li id="kh-cc_4" data-cc="4"> <div class="kh-cc-img"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/circle-teen-doctor.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="kh-cc-text"><h3>Preparing Your Teen for Adult Health Care</h3> <p>Older teens should get ready to find an adult health care provider.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/toc-diabetes.html" target="_self">Helping teens switch</a></p></div> </li> </ul><button class="circlesRight"><span class="hideOffScreen">Next slide</span></button></div> <div class="kh-gallery theme1"> <div class="kh-g-inner"> <h2>Helpful Tips</h2><button id="galPrev" style="display: none;"><span class="hideOffScreen">Scroll List Left</span></button><ul class="kh-g-content"> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/track-blood-sugar.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-blood-sugar-diabetes.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Keeping Track of Blood Sugar</p> </div></a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/injection-graphic.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-insulin-shot-diabetes.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Insulin Shots</p> </div></a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/swallowing-pills.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-white-tablet-pill.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Swallowing Pills</p> </div></a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/injections-tests.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-blood-test.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Blood Tests</p> </div></a></li> </ul><button id="galNext" style="display: none;"><span class="hideOffScreen">Scroll List Right</span></button></div> </div> <div class="kh-accordion"> <h2>Diabetes Care Q&A</h2> <ul> <li><button class="accButt" id="accButt_1">How do I give an insulin shot?</button><div class="accDrop" style="display: none;" id="accDrop_1"><p>Start by gathering your supplies. These steps and pictures can guide you.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/injection-graphic.html">Learn more</a></p></div> </li> <li><button class="accButt" id="accButt_2">Can I make giving shots easier?</button><div class="accDrop" style="display: none;" id="accDrop_2"><p>Your child’s health depends on daily pokes and shots to keep their blood sugars in check. You can help ease your child’s worries.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/injections-tests.html">Find out how</a></p></div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="relatedTopicsContainer theme2"> <div class="relatedTopics"> <h2>Diet & Nutrition</h2><button id="rtPrev" style="display: none;"><span class="hideOffScreen">Scroll List Left</span></button><ul class="relatedTopicsList"> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/meal-plans-diabetes.html">Meal Planning</a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/about-diabetes-recipes.html">Recipes</a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/eating-out-diabetes.html">Restaurant Eating</a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/carbs-diabetes.html">Carbohydrates</a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/meal-plans-diabetes.html">Eating Smart</a></li> </ul><button id="rtNext" style="display: none;"><span class="hideOffScreen">Scroll List Right</span></button></div> </div> </div> <div id="kh_lic_footer"> <nav aria-label="Content info"> <ul id="kh_lic_footer_links"> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/editorial-policy-licensee.html">Editorial Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/policy-licensees.html">KidsHealth Privacy Policy & Terms of Use</a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/copyright.html">Copyright</a></li> </ul> </nav> <div id="kh_lic_footer_legalease"> <p><img lang="en" alt="A KidsHealth Education Partner" src="/images/n00/logos/eduPartner3.svg"> Note: All information is for educational purposes only. 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