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• Blood Test: Hemoglobin A1c for Parents

  
  

  Doctors use a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test to determine if your child's diabetes management plan needs to be adjusted.

• Diabetes Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about diabetes, and how to help students with diabetes succeed in school.

• 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.

• What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Kids

  
  

  Thousands of kids all over the world have type 1 diabetes, a disease that affects how the body uses glucose.

• 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.

• Medicines for Diabetes for Parents

  
  

  Whether your child is taking insulin or pills (or both) to control diabetes, it's important to learn how diabetes medicines work.

• Blood Test: Glucose for Parents

  
  

  The blood glucose test, which measures the amount of sugar in the blood, may be done as part of a routine physical or to help diagnose diabetes.

• School and Diabetes for Parents

  
  

  When kids with diabetes attend school, parents should discuss the condition with teachers, school staff, and coaches. Here are some tips on what to cover.

• Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Parents

  
  

  If your child has diabetes, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the physical effects. But it's also important to understand the emotional issues surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.

• A to Z: Hypoglycemia for Parents

  
  

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