Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

Best Diabetes Combo to Treat Kids with Type 2 Diabetes

The best diabetes combination to treat kids with diabetes is…. 

Type 2 More Dangerous in Children

Alarming increases of type 2 diabetes in children are no closer to being managed successfully and more aggressive treatment is needed at the start of diagnosis due to the fact that one drug is not enough to control blood...

BMI, BUN Can Predict Death from Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children

Higher BMI and blood urea nitrogen levels are associated with an increased risk for death from diabetic…. 

Detecting Genotypes May Predict Adult Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents

Identifying diabetes genotype risk scores predicted adult type 2 diabetes in white and black adolescents.... 

Vitamin D's Brain Benefits Only Emerge at Adulthood

Higher serum vitamin D levels do not boost academic performance in childhood....

Autism Linked to Mom's Diabetes

Mothers who are obese or who have diabetes appear to be more likely to have children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.... 

Overweight Kids Find it Difficult Staying on a Low-Carb Diet

When it comes to managing childhood obesity, cutting portion sizes and cutting carbohydrates can work equally well although carb control is tough for many kids....

Waist Measurements Can Be Linked with Lipids and Blood Pressure

The addition of waist measurements to BMI can help further stratify young individuals who might have abnormal lipid and blood-pressure values.... 

Tight Glycemic Control Slows Preemies' Growth

Tight glycemic control doesn't help hyperglycemic premature babies and instead impairs some aspects of growth....

Mom and Dad's Participation Influences Weight Loss in Their Children

Obese children whose parents also participated in a weight-loss program and dropped pounds were more likely to lose weight compared with those whose parents did not slim down....

Children Get 16% of Calories from Added Sugar

Data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that children are getting an average of 322 calories a day from added sugar, or about 16% of calories they consume each day. A study found that 59% of added-sugar calories come from food and...

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Lower Fertility

Significantly fewer children are born to couples when one partner has type 1 diabetes....

Regardless of Sedentary Time, Exercise Improves Risk Factors

Children and adolescents participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity have a lower cardiometabolic risk profile. Moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity was associated with improvements in waist circumference, systolic blood...

Excess Mortality for Adults with Young-Onset Diabetes Persists

Excess mortality rates persist among adults with young-onset diabetes, and are mainly due to ESRD and CAD....

Women with Diabetes Are Four Times More Likely to Have a Baby with Birth Defects

Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition, and the likelihood is linked to the mother's glucose level....

New Predictors May Determine Metabolic Risk in Kids on Atypicals

Two new studies from a team of investigators suggest two possible predictors for the development of metabolic syndrome in children prescribed second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs)....

Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed, Part 13

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Psychological Issues in the Management of Diabetes and Pregnancy

Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed, Part 12

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Diabetes in Adolescents

Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed, Part 8: Diabetes in Adolescents

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Diabetes in Adolescents

Psychology of Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed: Diabetes in Children, Part 7

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Diabetes in School-aged Children

Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed: Diabetes in Children, Part 6

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Diabetes in School-aged Children

Asthma and Diabetes Don't Mix

Children who suffer from both asthma and diabetes have a tougher time controlling their blood glucose than kids who have diabetes without the respiratory problems....

Editor's Note: "Schiff base" and AGEs

Some of you may remember the term "Schiff base" from your days in the chemistry lab, but do you have any idea what this compound has to do with diabetes? When it comes to advanced glycation end products (AGEs), a Schiff base is what...

Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed: Diabetes in Children, Part 5

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Diabetes in School-aged Children

Editor's Note: Pre-School Children with Diabetes

Have you ever had a patient who is a pre-school child with diabetes? Usually this means that the parents are trying to stay in control and the child wants more independence.

Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed: Diabetes in Children, Part 4

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Treatment Issues for Children Under 6 Years of Age

Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed, Part 3: Diabetes In Children

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Diabetes in Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers

Obese Children with Disabilities Tool Kit

Obese Children with Disabilities Tool Kit Children with special needs are far more likely to be overweight or obese than their counterparts according to a new report, "Finding Balance: Obesity and Children with Special Needs."...

HBA1c Unreliable for Pediatric Screening

Hemoglobin A1c is not a reliable marker of dysglycemia in overweight or obese children and adolescents....

Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd Ed, Part 2: Diabetes in Children

Edited by Frank J. Snoek and T. Chas Skinner Introduction to Diabetes in Children 

Insulin Pumps in Children Show Little Improvement after 2 Years

Children with Type 1 diabetes mellitus showed sustained improvements in parent-reported behavior, but not in self reports of behavior or in metabolic control 2 years after commencement of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. Children with Type...

How to Use a Mini Dose of Glucagon (pdf)

When your child with diabetes is sick and cannot keep food down, his or her blood glucose can drop quickly....

How to Use a Mini Dose of Glucagon

How to Use a Mini Dose of Glucagon When your child with diabetes is sick and cannot keep food...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring an Option for Infants, Toddlers

Can continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) be used on infants and toddlers? Should it be?...

Adapting the Diabetes Prevention Program for Native American Youth

This study (299-OR) explored ways to modify the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle change program to make it culturally and age appropriate for Native American youth....

Letter from the Editor: Young Adults Keen on Having a Patient-Centered Medical Home

We have spent a lot of time over the past few months helping you learn about Shared Medical Appointments and Patient Centered Medical Homes, and most of the time we all think about seniors as the most likely...

1 In 3 People Hide Their Diabetes

New research shows that young people are most likely to conceal diabetes fearing discrimination or bullying. One-third of people with diabetes are risking ill health by keeping their diabetes secret, according to a survey that found one in three...

New Study Shows Infant Formula Linked to Childhood Diabetes

Choosing the right formula could stave off infant diabetes, according to a new global study. The study showed that if a mother transitions from breastfeeding to "highly hydrolyzed formula," which is broken down for easier digestion, the infant may...

Diabetes Disaster Averted #38: Younger Athletes -- Keep it Cool!

I have an insulin pump patient 12 years of age who is a competitive soccer and baseball player. During practices and games, her sugars were trending high (375 plus) which many times took her out of her games....

Possible New Treatment for Prediabetic Patients

A natural product called DLPC (dilauroyl phosphatidylcholine) increases sensitivity to insulin and reduces fatty liver....

Young Diabetes Patients Using Oral Antidiabetics and Insulin at Higher Risk of Depression

The risk of depression among patients with diabetes varies depending on age and type of diabetes according to new research. The study investigated the risk of depression according to diabetes treatment, sex and age in the Norwegian population using...

Low-fat Dairy Doesn't Help Kids Lose Weight

Kids who swap out regular dairy products for low-fat varieties consume less saturated fat but don't seem to lose weight....

Obesity Types in Vitamin D-Deficient Children Vary with Race

Obesity types in vitamin D-deficient children vary with race, according to the results of a reported study....

Cost of Care for Youth with Diabetes is Six Times Higher than for Youth without the Disease

Researchers from the CDC examined health insurance claims made in 2007 for nearly 50,000 youth aged 19 and younger, including 8,226 with diabetes. Annual medical expenses for youth with diabetes were $9,061, compared with $1,468 for those without...

Protein Levels Could Signal That a Child Will Develop Diabetes

Decreasing blood levels of a protein that helps control inflammation may be a red flag that could help children avoid Type 1 diabetes....

A1c of 5.8 Percent in Children a Better Diagnostic Target to Diagnose Diabetes

Utility of A1c of 6.5% for diagnosing pre-diabetes and diabetes in obese, questioned....

What's the Best Test to Diagnose Diabetes in Children?

HbA1c blood test doesn't work as well in kids as adults and we may need a lower threshold for children....

Children at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes More Likely to Develop Osteoporosis

Children who develop risk factors for Type 2 diabetes before hitting puberty may also be more likely to have weak bones in adulthood....

HbA1c May Miss Diabetes in Adolescents

In comparison with results in adults with diabetes, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing in younger patients doesn't have the same level of discrimination....

Children Need More Sleep to Prevent Diabetes

If your children are getting less than 9 hours of sleep per night, they need more to avoid metabolic factors that predispose them to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease....

New Product: Introducing NovoPen Echo® for Kids

Introducing NovoPen Echo® for Kids Designed to fit children's smaller hands...

Diabetes Drug Perks Up Weight Loss in Obese Kids

In severely obese, insulin-resistant children, metformin treatment improves weight loss and raises insulin sensitivity compared with placebo....

Air Pollution Raises Risk of Diabetes in Kids

While poor diet and lack of exercise are thought to be the leading causes of diabetes, exposure to polluted air early in life can also lead to the disease....

Ratio Of Good To Bad Bacteria In Stool Samples Of Children As Young As Four Months Could Predict Those Who Will Develop Type 1 Diabetes

Dr. Mark Atkinson, Ph. D., American Diabetes Association Eminent Scholar The University of Florida

Common Cold Virus Linked to Childhood Obesity in New Study

Scientists are continuing to find connections between viruses and more serious diseases: a recent study suggests a link between childhood obesity and a virus that causes the common cold....

Childhood Factors May Predict Diabetes Later in Life

Common office-based measures in childhood appear to predict the chances of having Type 2 diabetes later in life, researchers found…  

Did You Know? Parents Oblivious to Overweight Kids

Parents Oblivious to Overweight Kids: A new report, "F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2010," has found that along with high-fat foods, lack of exercise, and too much screen time, another obesity issue may be misperceptions about...

Carbohydrate Restriction Improves Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents

This study supports the concept that high dietary glycemic carbohydrate is associated with a higher prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in adolescents....

ADA: New Insulin Dose Calculation Method Reduces Postprandial Hyperglycemia in Children

Children with Type 1 diabetes can have their pizza and eat it, too, if they calculate their premeal insulin dose according to carbohydrate, fat, and protein intake rather than carbohydrate intake alone, researchers...

What Is a Normal A1c for Type 2 Children?

According to the ADA and AACE, a normal A1c result is from 4-6%. Yet we know the closer you get to 6% means your average blood glucose is getting higher and increases your risk for pre-diabetes and diabetes.

Issue 98 Item 5 Metformin Found Safe and Effective for Children

Metformin significantly improved blood sugar control in children with Type 2 diabetes

Issue 93 Item 9 Impaired Intellectual Development in Children with Type 1 Diabet

Associated with HbA1 c, age at diagnosis and sex.

Issue 91 Item 15 Insulin Resistance Reduces Risk of Adult Obesity in Overweight

Insulin resistance in childhood among obese girls appears to reduce the risk of obesity in adulthood.

Issue 202 Item 5 Continuous Glucose Monitors Not Effective In Preventing Hypogly

GlucoWatch G2 Biographer (GW2B) and the continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) do not reliably detect hypoglycemia" in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Issue 202 Item 9 Childhood Obesity Leads To Adult Diabetes

Children do not understand diabetes or its consequences.

Issue 202 Item 12 The Today Study Will Identify Best Treatment For Type 2 Diabet

A clinical study comparing three treatments of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has begun in 12 medical centers and their affiliated sites around the country.