Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children and teens.
Young people who develop diabetes are at a higher risk of health challenges throughout their lives. Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms can help get an earlier diagnosis and ultimately a chance of a better outcome. So what should parents be looking for? Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes tend to develop rapidly in young people; whereas Type 2 diabetes symptoms develop over time.

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In this short video, a Mayo Clinic Certified Diabetes Educator introduces us to the equipment and walks us through the process of checking blood sugar levels for people with diabetes.
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Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 22 million people have been diagnosed with it. If you develop Type 2 diabetes, your blood sugar is too high. The disease increases your risk of conditions such as blindness, amputations, heart failure and kidney failure.

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