It can be an emotional time when you find out that your child has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. You will wonder how this is going to affect your child emotionally and what it is going to mean for their future health. Your child is also going to be riding an emotional roller coaster. … Read more
The best way to help your child adjust to being a diabetic is to involve him or her in their treatment plan. Depending on their age and level of maturity the level that they are involved and what they can do will be different. Be aware that as children grow older, they are going to … Read more
There are different brands of insulin that are available but in each brand there are two different kinds of insulin that are used to control juvenile diabetes. One is known as fast-acting insulin – once it is injected it acts quickly in your child’s system. The other type of insulin is called slow-acting or last-lasting … Read more
As with any disease there are possible complications and side effects and juvenile diabetes is no exception. The risks and complications associated with this disease are serious but can be mitigated with careful monitoring and control of your child’s blood sugars. All people that have been diagnosed with diabetes need to have their eyes checked … Read more
Another part of the routine for monitoring and controlling juvenile diabetes is checking for the presence of ketones. This is done by dipping a stick available at drug stores into your child’s urine. If ketones are present the end of the stick will turn a certain color. By matching the color of the stick with … Read more
You may be worried about the long-term effects on your child once they are diagnosed with diabetes but their immediate concerns may be quite different. It is natural for them to focus on things they can’t have anymore or might miss out on. Such as cake and ice cream at birthday parties, candy from Halloween, … Read more
An emergency or first aid kit can be found in almost any home. But in a home where a child lives with juvenile diabetes there needs to be additional supplies for their needs. In addition to an at-home emergency kit, a child with diabetes should carry a portable kit with supplies with them at all … Read more
You may not realize that your child can develop high blood pressure. While it may not always be the case, it isn’t uncommon by any means. You can take control of your child’s blood pressure while they are young and help them live a healthier life. Obesity is the main cause for children to have … Read more
You might wonder why you and everyone else develop high blood pressure. While you might develop it you can easily lower or control it. The best way to prevent developing it is to keep a close eye on it from the beginning. Older adults may be more prone to developing high blood pressure but if … Read more
Are you battling high blood pressure? Do you feel like you are the only one? You shouldn’t feel that way because millions of Americans have high blood pressure. Only a certain percentage of them actually know it. When you see your doctor you have your blood pressure checked. Some people think this is irrelevant because … Read more