Children and Diabetes: Figuring Out Financing Between testing supplies and medications, doctor appointments and medical emergencies, having diabetes is expensive. If you have a child with diabetes, you face many challenges...
Conditions
Read about conditions related to diabetes here. Diabetes itself is generally not the concern, but rather complications that can arise as a result of the disease. Learn how to spot these conditions, treat them, and prevent them from recurring.
Tests
The road to a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can be long. Often, your doctor will use a variety and combination of diagnostic tests to be sure. Learn more about the most common types here.
Treatments
Learn about the many types of treatments available for those with type 1 diabetes. This list should give you a good overview of both traditional and alternative methods. It also provides you with discussion points for your next doctor visit.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the FreeStyle Navigator® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in the United States for people with diabetes
A diagnosis of diabetes can feel overwhelming - there is a lot to learn. But once you understand the basics, you can take control. Answer a few short questions
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