Children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes usually require an initial total daily dose of ~0.5-1.0 units/kg. In general, younger (and prepubertal) children require lower doses while the ...

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which your immune system mistakenly destroys the cells in your pancreas that make insulin. This leads to high blood sugar. Most children with type 1 ...

“Diabetes management can feel overwhelming, especially for children who just want to fit in with their friends,” he says. And sometimes, that stress can impact their growth ...

The single biggest cause of type 2 diabetes in children is extra weight. In the U.S., nearly 1 out of every 3 children are overweight. Once a child gets too heavy, they're twice as likely to get ...

Children with obesity were twice as likely to have new type 2 diabetes post-Covid and those who were sick enough to be hospitalized were almost three times as likely to do so. The absolute risk of ...

Managing diabetes in children requires careful attention to snacks and treats. While traditional sugary options can cause problematic blood sugar spikes, numerous alternatives offer both nutrition ...

(Teresa Crawford / AP) A large new study adds to evidence that diabetes during pregnancy is linked with an increased risk of brain and nervous system problems in children, including autism ...

Diabetes and the impact it can have on children have been in the spotlight this week. The health condition was highlighted after Happy Valley star James Norton read a CBeebies Bedtime Story on TV ...

The analysis, which pooled data from 202 studies on more than 56 million pregnancies around the world, examined outcomes for children whose mothers had Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes while pregnant ...

Today there are many insulin delivery options for children with type 1 diabetes. Insulin pumps may be especially appropriate for children who are ready to start determining their own mealtime ...

Children born with Type 1 diabetes are much more likely to develop certain mental health issues than those without the condition, a new study warns. Kids with Type 1 diabetes are more than twice ...