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You’ve been told that your child has type 2 diabetes. This means their body has trouble using a sugar called glucose for energy. Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems. But diabetes can be managed so your child can live a full, healthy life.

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.

Detailed information on how to feed your child using a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube.

You’ll need to flush your child’s tube regularly to keep it from getting clogged. Read on for helpful details on how to do it.

Your child has a latex allergy if they're sensitive to natural rubber latex. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

If your child has a problem affecting the intestines, they may need a stoma (opening). A stoma provides a new way for stool and mucus to leave the body. Waste leaves the body through the stoma and empties into a bag. It's important to help care for your child's stoma at home.

Smoking is the greatest single danger to the health of your arteries. It puts you at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which affects the arteries in your legs.

Kids are never too old for active play. Moving around builds strong muscles and bones. And being active helps your teen stay at a healthy weight. Encourage any kind of activity your teen enjoys, whether it's alone or with friends.

Kids begin making their own food decisions as they grow older. You can't always have the final say. That's why you need to help your teen develop healthy eating habits. Start by following these suggestions.