Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

Nov 22, 2021 | Children's Health

With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it is important to be aware of the extra food and treats your child will be offered during holiday parties, especially for children with diabetes Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to...
What Does it Mean to be Prediabetic?

What Does it Mean to be Prediabetic?

Oct 20, 2021 | Diabetes

What is Prediabetes? If a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than they normally are but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes, this is known as prediabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to help the body’s cells use blood sugar...
I Think I Have Diabetes—Now What?

I Think I Have Diabetes—Now What?

Oct 13, 2021 | Diabetes

Diabetes occurs when the body cannot make or use its own insulin, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps the body convert blood sugar, or glucose, into energy. The...
Managing Diabetes in Children

Managing Diabetes in Children

Mar 2, 2021 | Body, Children's Health

Managing Diabetes is a Family Affair Checking for symptoms. Constant blood sugar monitoring. Daily insulin injections. The rigors of managing diabetes in kids can seem overwhelming. Even parents with the best intentions can feel the strain and complain, causing the...