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  • KidsHealth Editorial Policy for Parents


    KidsHealth Editorial Policy

  • A to Z: Diabetes, Type 2 for Parents


    Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 2 diabetes, the body can't respond normally to insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter the cells.

  • A to Z: Diabetes, Type 1 for Parents


    Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin, a chemical in the body that helps glucose enter the cells.

  • A to Z Symptom: Malaise and Fatigue for Parents


    Malaise and fatigue are common symptoms of many ailments.

  • Your Child's Diabetes Health Care Team for Parents


    When you have a child with diabetes, you and your family have a lot to learn, but you don't have to go it alone. Your child's diabetes health care team can help.

  • Getting an EKG (Video) for Kids


    Getting an EKG doesn't hurt and it gives doctors important info about how your heart is beating. Watch what happens in this video for kids.

  • Health Care Providers: Endocrinologists for Parents


    An endocrinologist is a doctor who studies and treats diseases and conditions that affect growth, development, puberty, and energy levels.

  • A to Z: Diabetes Insipidus, Central for Parents


    In central diabetes insipidus, the kidneys make large amounts of urine, causing the body to lose too much water.

  • A to Z: Diabetes for Parents


    Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body handles glucose, a sugar released by the foods we eat.

  • A to Z Symptom: Fever for Parents


    A fever itself is a symptom, causes no harm, and is often the body's way of fighting infections.