If you or your child are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed. Here are eight quick tips that you can use to help you take control.
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Transitioning from pediatric to adult care
Transitioning from a pediatrics diabetes program to an adult diabetes program can be exciting and also an unknown, which can be scary for the 18 year old and their parents or caregiver.
Can diabetes be misdiagnosed?
As researchers delve into the causes, prevalence and treatment of diabetes across the globe, they’re also discovering that some forms of diabetes can be misdiagnosed too.
The top 10 differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
People who aren’t familiar with the disease tend to lump type 1 and type 2 diabetes together. However, nothing could be more misguided! While some of the principles of management may be the same, there are many differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Managing type 1 diabetes at school
Sending a child with type 1 diabetes to school can be very daunting for parents. However, there are some things that you can do to ensure that your child is happy, healthy and safe during the school day.
FEET…Love them or lose them! How to avoid foot problems.
We often hear scary stories about foot problems for people with diabetes. If care is taken it doesnt have to be that way!
