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Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic condition that occurs when your body makes little to no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is made in the pancreas and keeps blood glucose (sugar) at a normal level.
Learn MoreType 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children
Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The body's immune system damages the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).
Learn MoreType 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body makes insulin but does not know how to use it well. This is called insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that is made in the pancreas that helps glucose (sugar) get into cells and make energy. Currently, diabetes has no cure.
Learn MoreType 2 Diabetes in Children
Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). High blood sugar can cause problems all over the body.
Learn MoreTypes of Anesthesia for Children
During surgery, your child will be given some form of anesthesia - medicine given to relieve pain and sensation.
Learn MoreTypes of Chromosome Abnormalities
Detailed information on the different types of chromosome abnormality
Learn MoreTypes of Hearing Tests for Babies and Children
A look at the different types of hearing tests used for babies and children.
Learn MoreTypes of Surgery for Children
Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain.
Learn MoreTypes of Visual Screening Tests for Babies and Children
Many types of vision tests can be used to check your child's ability to see. Some of them can be used at any age, and some are used based on your child's age and understanding.
Learn MoreUlcerative Colitis in Children
Detailed information about ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Learn MoreUlnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is located on the inside of the elbow. Ligaments are tissues that hold the bones together. The upper arm bone (humerus) is attached to a bone in the forearm (ulna) by the UCL (Picture 1). This ligament can be injured by being stretched or torn.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.