Endocrine Glands, Growth & Diabetes

• Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

  Intrauterine growth restriction is when a baby in the womb doesn’t grow at the expected rate during the pregnancy. Women with IUGR should eat a healthy diet; get enough sleep; and avoid alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.

• Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma

  A juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a growth in the area behind the nose. They’re benign but can damage nerves and bones and block ear and sinus drainage. Almost all JNAs are in teenage boys.

• Keeping Track of Your Child’s Blood Sugar

  To keep blood sugar levels under control, you have to check them regularly. Learn about checking and recording your child’s blood sugar levels.

• Kids and Diabetes: Healthy Eating at Restaurants

  Dining out should be fun for you and your child with diabetes. The key is to find out the nutritional value of food options and keep portions healthy.

• Klinefelter Syndrome

  Boys with this condition have an extra “X” chromosome that prevents them from developing normally during puberty. But hormone treatments, counseling, and other therapies can help.

• Making Fingersticks and Insulin Shots Easier for Kids With Diabetes

  Blood tests and insulin injections can be a challenge for kids with diabetes and their parents. Here are some tips for coping with these.

• Managing Blood Sugars When Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes

  You’ve probably heard your child’s doctor talk a lot about diabetes control. What is it and why is it important?

• Medicines for Diabetes

  Whether your child is taking insulin or pills (or both) to control diabetes, it’s important to learn how diabetes medicines work.

• Metabolic Syndrome

  Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that can lead to heart disease and diabetes. Learn what may help.

• Pancreatitis

  Pancreatitis is sometimes mistaken for a stomach virus because symptoms can include fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Symptoms usually get better on their own, but sometimes treatment is needed.