When your child is diabetic

Managing childhood diabetes is much more complicated than managing it in an adult. This is mostly because it becomes difficult to keep track of all foods a child eats during the day, and also the activities the child takes part in, especially if they go to school.

It is, therefore, important to start by understanding the condition. Read about diabetes, how it comes about and how food affects blood sugar levels. Share this knowledge with your child as soon as they are able to understand. Keeping your child informed about his or her diabetes is important because it will help when it comes to adhering to meals and medication timing.