Approximately 208,000 Americans under age twenty have diagnosed diabetes, and the number is growing at an alarming rate. From 2001 to 2009, the number of American children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes rose 23 percent; for type 2 diabetes it rose 21 percent. While scientists and government organizations assess the reasons for the increase, parents are left to deal with its day-to-day ramifications, and to guide their children through the discovery and treatment process. Jeff Hitchcock, the editor of this volume, was in desperate need of advice for how to best support his young daughter after her diagnosis. When he searched for support, he was shocked by how little information existed. So he started his own support group, Children with Diabetes. And now, more than twenty years later, Children with Diabetes has answered more than twenty thousand questions from other parents, gets more than twenty thousand daily hits on its website, and has a highly respected Diabetes Team, a wealth of on-call experts for parents in need of support. In this volume, Jeff has collected a whopping 101 tips for parents. The tips answer questions such as: What does the diagnosis mean? How do I get help? Should I change my child’s eating habits? What does insulin mean, and how is it used? And what should I tell my child’s teacher? For ease of reference, they’re categorized, so answers can quickly and easily be found. They’re also provided in simple, jargon-free, and easy-to-understand language.

Written in a friendly, easy-to-read way, with summaries for quick reference and detailed information when needed, this book is aimed at health care professionals in primary, community and secondary care, helping experienced staff update their knowledge, and acting as a quick guide for those new to diabetes.

Attention: Start with visually appealing dishes that draw in children. Have a look at this vibrant "Rainbow Veggie Skewer Platter." Cucumber, bell pepper, and cherry tomato kebabs are visually appealing and a great source of many important elements. To pique people's interest and curiosity, draw attention to the vivid colours. Interest: Changing to the idea of "Quinoa Pizza Bites". Use quinoa instead of regular pizza dough for a gluten-free alternative. Add dairy-free cheese, tomato sauce, and allergy-friendly toppings like chopped turkey or chicken on top. To keep attention, highlight the comforting familiarity of pizza in a healthy, bite-sized format. Desire: Inspire cravings for something sweet with "Berry Parfait Delight." Arrange a bed of fresh berries, crushed almonds, or seeds on top of a layer of yoghurt free of allergens. Use low-sugar yoghurts to showcase the decadence of a dessert-like parfait while keeping it diabetes-friendly. Action Recommend a basic recipe for "Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry." As a basis, use spiralized zucchini stir-fried in low-sodium soy sauce with prawns or other lean protein. This adds a playful twist to a traditional dish while also satisfying a hunger for noodles. To create a sense of participation and accomplishment, get parents and kids involved in cooking together. In conclusion, creating kid-friendly recipes that are both allergy- and diabetic-friendly requires ingenuity and consideration for dietary requirements. These recipes, which range from vibrant vegetable skewers to quinoa pizza pieces, berry parfaits and stir-fried zucchini noodles, are meant to draw in diners, hold their interest, pique their curiosity and inspire action. We can accommodate their dietary needs while making healthy meals fun for kids by introducing diversity and getting them involved in the cooking process.

Offers basic consumer health information for teens about diagnosing and managing different forms of diabetes and preventing complications.