KIDS AND TYPE 1 DIABETES

If your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) you are not alone. More than 18,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with T1D every year. The diagnosis can be frightening but with the help of a good pediatrician, an endocrinologist, and a dietitian, you will find a lot of help. A T1D diagnosis will affect the whole family but remember this, T1D does not define your child. With a positive attitude and a good medical team to work with, diabetes will only be a part of your child. There is no limit to what a T1D child can do. An additional side benefit for the whole family will be more exercise and a controlled diet that will benefit everyone.