Parents, Children, and Caregivers

Dealing with a diabetes diagnosis

When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, it can seem like the whole family has diabetes. This is because diabetes touches every part of a person's life. Their diet, energy level, and even their feelings can be affected. To support loved ones with diabetes, families may choose to eat healthier. They may also want to do more activities as a group. Diabetes can even help bring families closer by bringing them together more often.

Diabetes and children

Children can be diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Living with diabetes at a young age has its ups and downs. But there are many ways to manage diabetes at school, with friends, and while out and about.