Children with Diabetes

Children with juvenile diabetes require special care, and parents need to learn what they can do to help their kids deal with having diabetes, managing their diabetes, and growing up to be healthy and happy.

• Raising Happy Diabetic Kids, Part I
  As my family gets older and matures with this disease I think back to the early days and wonder why aren't we all on medication for depression?
  
  
• Raising Happy Diabetic Kids, Part II
  Sometimes the phrase "happy diabetic kids" seems to be an oxymoron. Often it seems all of the dark powers of the diabetes universe are aligned against you...
  
  
• Preparing Your Child and Family for Life With Diabetes
  After the initial shock of diagnosis wears off and we become more comfortable with administering insulin shots, scheduling blood tests and mealtimes, ...
  
  
• What is Childhood Diabetes?
  Type 1, Juvenile, or childhood diabetes is a condition from birth in which the body does not produce insulin. Someone born with the condition needs to learn how to take over their own care—this includes children...
  
  
• Teenagers in Control of their Diabetes
  Teenagers have problems with controlling their raging hormones, emotions and feelings of self-esteem. Control is an issue with them. When they are dealing with diabetes the impact is even greater. They are learning to drive, write...
  
  
• When Your Child is Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
  When your child is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, it is natural to experience various emotions. You might feel afraid, angry, confused, frustrated, fearful, and depressed. Many questions will run through your mind. What will...