When Your Child Has Tension Headaches

Tension headaches, while painful, are rarely a sign of a major health problem. Here is information on symptoms, treatment, and when to call the doctor.

When Your Child Has Vertigo

The inner ear plays a key role in helping the body keep its balance. With vertigo, a child feels like they are moving or spinning. This problem often goes away on its own, but treatment can help your child feel better.

Your Diabetes Toolkit

Do you find it hard to keep track of your supplies? Make it easy by creating a diabetes tool kit. This list of supplies can help you get started.

Your Diabetes Foot Care Program

When you have diabetes, your feet need special care. Even a small foot problem can become very serious. So don't take your feet for granted. By working with your diabetes healthcare team, you can learn how to protect your feet and keep them healthy.

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

When your body is working normally, the food you eat is digested and used as fuel. This fuel supplies energy to the body's cells. When you have diabetes, the fuel can't enter the cells. Learn more with this helpful article and diagrams.

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

To get energy, the body breaks down food into fuel. When you have diabetes, your body has trouble using this fuel for energy.

Type 1 Diabetes: Getting Active

Activity can help you control your weight, strengthen your body, and feel healthy. It also helps lower your risk of heart disease. Your healthcare team can help you find ways to increase your activity and exercise safely.

Taking Medicine for Diabetes

Medicines can't cure diabetes. But they can delay or prevent health problems by helping you manage your blood sugar.

Managing Stress When You Have Diabetes

Getting used to life with a chronic condition can be hard. But excess stress or sadness can actually affect your blood sugar. Learn to watch for signs of these feelings. And know that you can get help.