Different Kinds of Insulin

There are different brands of insulin that are available but in each brand there are two different kinds of insulin that are used to control juvenile diabetes. One is known as fast-acting insulin ? once it is injected i

Complications Associated with Juvenile Diabetes

As with any disease there are possible complications and side effects and juvenile
diabetes is no exception. The risks and complications associated with this disease are
serious but can be mitig

Checking for Ketones in Juvenile Diabetics

Another part of the routine for monitoring and controlling juvenile diabetes is checking
for the presence of ketones. This is done by dipping a stick available at drug stores into
your child?s urine.

Celebrating Special Occasions and Juvenile Diabetes

You may be worried about the long-term effects on your child once they are diagnosed
with diabetes but their immediate concerns may be quite different. It is natural for them
to focus on thi

A Juvenile Diabetic?s Emergency Kit

An emergency or first aid kit can be found in almost any home. But in a home where a child lives with juvenile diabetes there needs to be additional supplies for their needs. In addition to an at-home emergenc