Overnight School Trips and Diabetes
Overnight school trips and diabetes can be a frightening mix. Do you allow your child to go, or do you keep them home where they are safe?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month 2018
The year is wrapping up so quickly. We are already into November! Wow. November is not just important because it is the month before December – and for many, the last mad dash to finalize things before the year end. It is an incredibly important month that is relevant...
Your Diabetes School Journal – The Ultimate Tool for Managing a Child with Type 1 Diabetes at School
As the mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, one of the most valuable tools I have is his diabetes school journal. Yes, my son’s medication is critical. His pump and CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) are life-saving. His snacks are always important. He has other...
Nighttime Hypoglycemia: The Fear of Every Parent of a Child with Diabetes
Nighttime hypoglycemia is a common fear among parents of children with diabetes. When blood sugar falls too low during the night, the consequences can be serious, even deadly. If you are terrified of hypoglycemia at night, you’re not alone.
Can People with Diabetes Fast During Ramadan? Ask The Expert
Can diabetics fast during Ramadan? We ask an expert, Dr Shadi Tabba, MD from the Dubai Diabetes Centre. Dr Tabba is certified by the American Board in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
