When Your Child Needs a Blood Transfusion

Blood loss can happen if your child has an injury, surgery, or an illness that affects blood cells. Your child may receive a transfusion. Strict measures are taken to make sure that donated blood is safe before it’s given to your child. This sheet helps you understand how a blood transfusion is done.

For Kids Ages 9 to 11- Dealing With Diabetes

Your health care provider says that you have diabetes. This may be why you have been feeling sick. But you can learn how to live with diabetes and feel better. Diabetes doesn't have to stop you from doing the things you like to do.

For Parents- Diabetes Care (6 to 11 years)

Diabetes care in children is not always easy. It might seem like there is a lot for you to remember. But you don't have to do it alone! You'll work with your child's healthcare provider, nurse, diabetes educator, and others to develop a diabetes management plan. Use the tips on this sheet to help you adjust to managing your child's diabetes. You should have a diabetes management plan that tells you what to do overall for your child's diabetes.

For Parents: Diabetes Care (3 to 5 years)

Diabetes care in young children is not always easy. It might seem like there is a lot for you to remember. But you don't have to do it alone! You'll work with your child's healthcare provider, nurse, a diabetes educator or others to make a diabetes management plan.

For Parents: Diabetes Care (Newborn to 2 years)

Diabetes care in young children is not always easy. It might seem like there is a lot for you to remember. But you don't have to do it alone! You'll work with your child's healthcare provider, nurse, a diabetes educator, and others to develop a diabetes management plan.

Type 1 Diabetes and Your Child- Sick-Day Plan

When your child is sick, their blood sugar (glucose) levels may change. This may make blood glucose harder to manage. To be ready, work with your child's health care provider to create a sick-day plan.