Whichever type of diabetes your child may have, treats are allowed at times, but it requires planning. You don't want your child to feel forever denied of some of life's simple pleasures.

Childhood obesity, fueled by sedentary lifestyles and sugary diets, is driving a surge in type 2 diabetes among children. Parents are urged to promote healthy habits, as early intervention is key ...

Over a period of time, diabetes can damage your heart, nerves, and even eyesight. Contrary to popular opinion, diabetes can occur in children as well, and can start from an extremely young age.

Pediatric diabetes can affect every aspect of a child’s life, including academic performance, social interactions, and emotional well-being, according to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States continues to rise. Clinicians are also seeing more children with clinical features of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) present at diagnosis ...

The National Diabetes Statistics Report estimated that in 2021, about 35 per 10,000 children and adolescents younger than 20 — that is, 0.35 percent — had a diagnosis of diabetes.

To help answer this question, a team of researchers turned to data from over 4,500 children with type 1 diabetes on a national register in the Czech Republic and from large-scale European DNA studies.

The Latest Maternal diabetes, a pregnancy complication that can affect up to a third of women globally, is linked with a higher risk of neurodevelopmental issues in children, a large new study ...

Updated on: June 13, 2024 / 10:18 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New research shows a link between certain social factors and prediabetes in children, regardless of race and ethnicity.

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