Topic
Growth, Development & Activity
Tracking growth and development, and activity as your child gets older.
Tracking Growth on the Charts
Weight, length and head circumference plotted over time are the clearest evidence that treatment is working in a baby who cannot tell you anything.
Developmental Milestones
Most children with neonatal diabetes develop normally, and knowing the usual range of milestones helps you raise a real concern without chasing every worry.
When the Brain Is Involved Too
Some genetic causes of neonatal diabetes also affect the brain and muscles, because the same tiny gate exists in nerve cells as in the pancreas.
Play, Movement and Toddler Years
A toddler with diabetes should play like any other toddler, with a few practical habits rather than restrictions on what they are allowed to do.
School Years and Sport
Starting school means handing part of your child's care to other adults, which works when the school has a short written plan rather than a long conversation.