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Experts addressed rising rates of cardiovascular disease in children with diabetes at EASD 2023, emphasizing prevention and finding new biomarkers for early...
Discover the importance of 504 Plans and IEPs for students with diabetes in schools. Learn how to set up these support plans effectively.
Combat diabetes stigma and bullying at school by educating, planning, and seeking community support for a more inclusive environment.
Uncover the intricate connection between moods and blood sugar levels. Learn how families can navigate this complex relationship effectively.
Getting quality sleep is challenging for children with type 1 diabetes, who deal with sleep disturbances like device alarms, low episodes, and more. Here we share sleep-...
Research shows screening children ages 2-6 best predicts childhood type 1 diabetes. Early screening also leads to more timely treatment, better outcomes, and reduced...
Explore how diabetes stigma in healthcare can hinder patient support and empowerment. Learn to recognize signs of stigma, understand its impact, and seek out stigma-free...
Explore the understated impact of hyperglycemia fears in diabetic children, the need for enhanced research, and strategies for safe diabetes management.
Dexcom and Division I college athletes have teamed up to encourage other people living with diabetes to fully participate in sports.
Obesity affects about one in five children in the United States and can lead to many health issues down the road, including type 2 diabetes. For the first time, the AAP...
A mother shares her story of loss and devastation, exposing how teens with diabetes may be suffering silently, tormented by the effects of a disease they don’t want to...
The FDA recently approved Wegovy (semaglutide), a GLP-1 receptor agonist, as a weight loss treatment for teens ages 12 and up. Wegovy is now the first once-weekly weight...
The constant stress of managing type 1 diabetes and the vigilance required can quickly lead to burnout. Learn how to recognize it and find the support you need.
A U.S. clinical trial is recruiting adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 with type 1 diabetes who are willing to add an SGLT2 inhibitor to their treatment regimen...
A U.S. clinical trial is recruiting children between the ages of 4 and 17 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes whose families are interested in having their children try...
Based on recently published clinical trial data, an ultra rapid-acting mealtime insulin was just approved for use in children with diabetes, expanding the mealtime...
The number of youths being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes each year is on the rise. Learn about the early signs of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, the...
Coco, Disney Publishing Worldwide's first character with type 1 diabetes. In partnership with Lilly Diabetes, Disney Publishing Worldwide has created its first character...
The start of the school year can be a stressful time for parents of children with diabetes. Learn more about the documentation schools require, how to talk to school...
Having to consider your child’s diabetes management on top of your own self-care can be a huge challenge to maintaining good mental health. Here are some tips from...

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