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Most children with diabetes need to see their healthcare provider for checkups at least 4 times a year. Your child will need tests and vaccines. Read on to learn more.

The A1C is a simple blood test. It measures your child's average blood sugar level over a period of 2 to 3 months. It shows how well your child's blood sugar is controlled.

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes. It's a medical emergency and can lead to coma or death. Read on to learn more about DKA and how to prevent it in your child.

The only way to be sure your blood sugar stays within a normal range is to check it. You may be asked to check your blood sugar at home 1 or more times a day.

You’ve quit smoking because you’re pregnant. At first, not smoking may be new and exciting. It’s the best sort of change. People will congratulate you. You have a right to be proud, so enjoy it. But then what? How do you stay smoke-free when life goes back to normal? Plan ahead to fight temptation. Be aware of signs that warn of a slip.

Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. You are at risk of developing, or perhaps have already developed, gestational diabetes. Controlling your blood sugar can help prevent problems for you and your baby.

Grains make up foods such as bread, pasta, rice, cereal, and tortillas. Grains are also known as starches. Choose whole grains instead of refined grains. Whole grains provide iron, magnesium, B vitamins, and other nutrients the body needs to function.

You don't have to eat a special diet just because you've had a colostomy. But you may need to be more aware of foods that cause gas or odor and foods that make your stool too runny or too hard.

This worksheet tells you how many servings you should get each day from each food group in order to follow a 2,000 calorie diet. Use this as you plan your meals throughout the day.