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  • Keeping Diabetes Under Control When Your Child is Sick for Parents


    Parents need to take a few extra steps to keep blood sugar levels under control when kids who have diabetes are sick.

  • 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.

  • Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School? for Parents


    It can be hard to know if kids are well enough to go to school or childcare. Here are some guidelines.

  • Severe Morning Sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) for Parents


    Bouts of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are considered normal. But when they're so severe that a woman can't keep foods down, she and her baby's health are at risk.

  • Keeping Track of Your Child’s Blood Sugar for Parents


    To keep blood sugar levels under control, you have to check them regularly. Learn about checking and recording your child's blood sugar levels.

  • Hyperglycemia and Diabetes for Parents


    When blood glucose levels (also called blood sugar levels) are too high, it's called hyperglycemia. A major goal in controlling diabetes is to keep blood sugar levels as close to the healthy range as possible.

  • School and Asthma for Parents


    Asthma flare-ups are the main reason kids with asthma miss school. But well-managed asthma is far less likely to result in a sick day.

  • Pregnancy Slideshow (Mom & Baby) for Parents


    Here's a peek at what's going on inside your body during the amazing 40 weeks of pregnancy. Watch your belly — and your baby — grow!

  • Food Poisoning for Teens


    The germs that get into food and cause food poisoning are tiny, but can have a powerful effect on the body. Find out what to do if you get food poisoning - and how to prevent it.

  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents


    Diabetic ketoacidosis happens when the body uses fat for energy instead of sugar. People with diabetes can get it if their blood sugar levels are too high for too long and they don’t have enough insulin in their system.

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