☛ Foster Independence: Keep them informed, prepare your child for their first day of school, the transition to college and the change into adulthood.
☛ Related Conditions: Learn about the many other diabetes-related illnesses kids often find themselves facing when living with juvenile diabetes.
☛ Myth And False Beliefs: Misinformation relating to any medical condition is common so it's important to identify any myths and dismiss them early.
It's often an upsetting and confusing time when your child is first diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and raising a child with a chronic illness brings with it a new set of challenges.
Juvenile diabetes affects many families and parents can often struggle to help children understand and cope with their new life situation.
Parents guide to diabetes delivers up to date, helpful and straight forward answers to the most commonly asked questions many new caregivers have.