Diabetes in young Children: Caring for School-Agers

Perhaps your child has just been diagnosed, or you've been living with diabetes for a while but now you have to adapt to the changing needs of a child going off to school. With a positive outlook and some expert advice you can handle this transition gracefully.

If you're new to diabetes, it's important to understand that this condition can affect anyone at any age. While having a family member with diabetes may increase a person's risk of developing the disease, it isn't your fault. And it isn't the result of anything you've done or not done. So even though it's natural to wonder, there's no reason to feel guilt or place blame. Besides, diabetes doesn't have to stop anyone from fulfilling all their hopes and dreams.

Having diabetes does mean that you and your child will have additional responsibilities over the years, but that doesn't have to diminish your child's quality of life. In fact, the added self-discipline may work in your child's favor.