For Kids: High Blood Sugar

Without glucose you wouldn't be able to study, play, or even eat or think. But if too much glucose builds up in your blood, you can feel sick. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). High blood sugar happens when you eat too much or don't take enough insulin.

Diabetes and Your Child: Considering an Insulin Pump

Many parents and children find that an insulin pump helps improve blood sugar management. But pumps do have some drawbacks. Your child's healthcare provider can help you decide if an insulin pump is a good choice.

Diabetes and Your Child- The A1C Test

The A1C is a simple blood test. It measures your child's average blood sugar level over a period of 2 to 3 months. This is helpful because it tells how well your child's blood sugar is controlled.

Prediabetes and Your Child

You’ve been told that your child has prediabetes. This means that your child's blood sugar (glucose) is too high. Your child is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Learn how to take action now to lower your child's blood glucose level and help prevent diabetes in your child.

Diabetes and Your Child: Understanding Type 2

You’ve been told that your child has type 2 diabetes. This means their body has trouble using a sugar called glucose for energy. Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems. But diabetes can be managed so your child can live a full, healthy life.