The risk of developing complications from diabetes is greater in certain families and that the risk of complications is greater for women. Such were the findings of a new study. According to David A....

If you a have a diabetic family member in a nursing home, you might want to carefully read this and check out the care management in the nursing home of your choice. According to a research finding...

Even to kids without diabetes, spending more time in front of the TV makes them sedentary, increasing their risk of becoming obese. How much more if your child has type 1 diabetes? More TV time will...

Imagine going on a diet but living with a bunch of food-lovers, I mean like a family or roommates who really love eating. I've always been in that situation (living with roommates and now with...

Sisters everywhere have special bonds, and these two little girls are no exception. They share another bond not commonly found between all siblings in one family: diabetes. Lauren and Cassie Dunlap...

Having diabetes as a child is difficult. Along with often painful treatment, there is often a sense of deprivation and "not being like the other kids." A new study has found that children...

The benefits of 'mother's milk' have long been praised. Along with providing nourishment and guarding against infections, it also appears to lower diabetes risk in children. The new study...

More than 13,000 children are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes each year. Many parents are not aware of the symptoms that may signal this potentially life threatening condition. Be sure to educate...

This passionate article looks at the increasing statistics of diagnosed diabetes cases in children, including a huge increase in Type 2 diagnoses, and asks, 'why?' Are our habits hurting our...

The best place for your child is home. But school is rising quickly towards second place, even for diabetic students. Some schools, such as Center Drive School in Orrington, Maine, are making...

Perhaps you carefully shop for your family, choosing the healthiest options available. Even when you eat out, you make sure your child chooses the best, healthiest option. But what about when your...

Have you been experiencing excessive thirst? Frequent urination? Has your energy decreased? And so on. I sat in the doctor's office during one of my thrice-yearly appointments, automatically...