Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Diabetes is a condition where your body has trouble using a sugar (glucose) for energy. As a result, the sugar level in your blood becomes too high. This puts you at high risk for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This is a disease of arteries in the legs. Read on to learn how diabetes can lead to PAD and affect your health.

When Your Child Stays in the Hospital

The hospital can seem like a large and scary place to your child. This sheet can help you learn what goes on during a hospital stay, so you can know what to expect and ease some of your child's fears.