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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease, say scientists.

Edith Cowan University. "Gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 14 April 2025. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 04 / 250414124825.htm>.

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 ...

For 47-years, the Brass Ring Luncheon has been a fun, fashionable way to support the Children's Diabetes Foundation, which is the funding arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.