Children
Children with diabetes have extra challenges due to changing needs during growth and development, along with gaining independence during the teen years. Fortunately, there are many resources available for both parents and children. For more information on Children with diabetes, please review the related questions below.
Questions
Q: "My 10-year old son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes this past summer. I plan to discuss his condition with his teacher - can you give me some guidance how to do this?"
Frequent vomiting and ketones
Q: "My daughter is 12 and has type 1 diabetes. It seems that every time the wind blows she is sick again. She drinks tons of water and occasionally cheats but always takes her insulin. What could be causing her to constantly get sick with vomiting and ketones?"
Glucagon in the School
Q: "Is the school nurse the only person who can administer Glucagon in the school?"
Childhood Obesity—A Growing Problem
Q: "I keep reading that obesity is on the rise, and that more children are getting type 2 diabetes. Why is this happening?"
Motivating a Teenager
Q: "How do I get my 15 yr. old son to realize how serious diabetes is? He has very poor control and runs high all the time. He is supposed to test his sugar 8 times a day, but we are lucky if he does it 2 times a day. He is 15, and it is hard to be with him all the time to give him shots and make sure he tests his blood sugar. Please help me with this, as it is a real problem for our family."
Important Notice: The responses provided by the team of Diabetes Educators are based on their personal experiences and expertise as practicing diabetes healthcare professionals, and are not to be considered diabetes management advice from Abbott Laboratories. Remember that information provided by the team of Diabetes Educators is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any healthcare questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to healthcare issues.
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