Diabetes at School
Since your child can’t leave his diabetes at home, it is necessary to have a plan for managing his diabetes while he is at school… Read More “Diabetes at School”
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (previously called juvenile diabetes) is typically diagnosed in children, teens, and young adults, but it can also develop during adulthood. Learn about the signs of Type 1 diabetes and get expert guidance on medication/insulin-use, meal planning and more.
To Pump, or Not to Pump?
Your 10-year-old daughter just returned from diabetes camp. She said that everyone was using an insulin pump, and she wants one too. You are worried about having a tiny computer deliver insulin into her body. Should you ask your daughter’s… Read More “To Pump, or Not to Pump?”
Intro and a Little About Me
Well, where do I begin? I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on Christmas Day in 2003, at the age of 28. A little strange to be hit with Type 1 at that age, but what can you do? Just when I thought I’d won the genetic lottery, Santa Claus gave me diabetes. (Santa Claus is your mom and dad.) To deal with the diagnosis, I wrote a song called "Santa Claus Gave Me Diabetes." Read More “Intro and a Little About Me”
Sending Your Kid to Camp With Diabetes
Because your child has diabetes, you may be unsure what type of camp is best for him. However, a little research can help you choose the right camp.. Read More “Sending Your Kid to Camp With Diabetes”
Selecting an Insulin Program for Type 1 Diabetes
For people with Type 1 diabetes, is there really anything more personal and significant in your life than your insulin program? In a way, your insulin program defines your lifestyle. It can either dictate your meal, sleep, and activity schedules, or it… Read More “Selecting an Insulin Program for Type 1 Diabetes”
Helping Young Children Succeed With Diabetes Care
Children with diabetes have a remarkable capacity to learn to cope with a variety of stressors, especially with the support of caring adults… Read More “Helping Young Children Succeed With Diabetes Care”
Be Aware of Hypoglycemia Unawareness
Hypoglycemia unawareness in children can be scary, but with persistence and teamwork, it can be reversed and prevented… Read More “Be Aware of Hypoglycemia Unawareness”
Beta-Cell Regeneration: Definition and Overview
A natural process that creates new beta cells, which make and secrete insulin in the pancreas. Diabetes researchers are interested in exploiting its underlying mechanisms to prevent, treat, or cure type 1 diabetes… Read More “Beta-Cell Regeneration: Definition and Overview”
Insulin Pump
A small, battery-powered pump designed to deliver insulin into the user’s body 24 hours a day according to a preset program. An insulin pump, which is about the size of a beeper or pager, is composed of a reservoir for the insulin, a small battery, a… Read More “Insulin Pump”
Hypoglycemia Unawareness: Definition and Overview
A condition in which a person with diabetes does not experience the usual early warning symptoms of hypoglycemia. Ordinarily, when a person’s blood sugar level drops, the body tries to raise it by releasing the hormones glucagon and epinephrine… Read More “Hypoglycemia Unawareness: Definition and Overview”
