Diabetes in Children

Understanding Prediabetes in Kids: Signs and Symptoms

October 25th, 2023|Diabetes, Diabetes in Children|

Pediatric health is a critical aspect of ensuring a child's overall well-being. While diabetes is commonly associated with adults, the prevalence of prediabetes in children is a growing concern.  This comprehensive guide, compiled by our seasoned diabetes specialists in Port St. Lucie, FL, aims to shed light on prediabetes in kids, the signs and symptoms

Quick and Effective Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Levels

October 7th, 2023|Diabetes, Diabetes in Children|

Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is crucial for overall well-being, especially for individuals managing conditions like diabetes or prediabetes.  Whether you're looking for immediate strategies to lower blood sugar or seeking long-term habits to stabilize levels, this comprehensive guide, put together by the experts at the PEMC of Florida, provides quick and effective ways to

Building a Healthy Future: Strategies to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Kids

June 30th, 2023|Diabetes, Diabetes in Children, Type 2 Diabetes|

In today's modern world, where sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits prevail, the rise of type 2 diabetes in children is a concerning issue. Type 2 diabetes, traditionally associated with adults, is now becoming increasingly prevalent in younger individuals. As responsible parents and caregivers, it is crucial to understand the importance of prevention and take

Participating in Diabetes Awareness Month This November

November 29th, 2022|Diabetes, Diabetes in Children|

Every year, November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. According to the American Diabetes Association, November has been designated Diabetes Awareness Month since 1975. It wasn't officially acknowledged until the 1980s. So, for over 40 years, the month of November has been designated as Diabetes Awareness Month, a time

How to Check Blood Sugar in Your Child

February 8th, 2022|Diabetes, Diabetes in Children|

Always being aware of their blood sugar level makes it much easier to pick up the first signs of diabetes in kids and in toddlers: if you don’t know there’s a problem, you can’t help before it becomes an emergency. Fortunately, it’s easy to stay on top of kids’ blood sugar - all you need

Signs Your Child Might Have Diabetes

August 12th, 2021|Child Care, Diabetes, Diabetes in Children|

Concerned Your Child May Have Diabetes? The Pediatric Endocrine and Metabolic Center of Florida will share warning signs of Type 1 or Juvenile Diabetes in this article. If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, please make an appointment with the PEMC right away to see one of our pediatricians. We have years of

Type 1 Diabetes in Children – Diagnosis & Treatment

February 18th, 2021|Diabetes in Children|

What Is Type 1 Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body’s immune system ​instead of attacking something that does not belong to you like a virus or a bacteria, ​attacks a particular body system for an undetermined reason. In type 1

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