Type 1 versus Type 2 diabetes
Overall, Type 1 diabetes is less common than Type 2 diabetes — about 5% of people with diabetes have Type 1.
Overall, Type 1 diabetes is less common than Type 2 diabetes — about 5% of people with diabetes have Type 1.
November is American Diabetes Month, and according to the American Diabetes Association, 1.25 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and 400,000 more will be diagnosed this year.
Although researchers are not absolutely positive that the coronavirus can trigger Type 1 diabetes, it is important to watch your child and know their normal behavior.
When a diabetic child becomes ill, parents are not only tending to the child’s cold or flu symptoms, but also managing blood sugar levels.
Dr. Fran Cogen answers a reader’s question about encouraging her teen to manage his blood sugar levels.