Goiter What is goiter? “Goiter” is the name used for an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located in your neck.…
Obesity What is obesity? Obesity is an increasingly common situation that affects approximately one in five children globally. Obesity in childhood predicts future weight status and…
Reactive Hypoglycemia Definition Reactive hypoglycemia (also called functional hypoglycemia) is a condition in which a patient feels low blood sugar symptoms but has a blood sugar…
Prediabetes in Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Families What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes refers to high blood glucose levels but not yet high enough to be diagnosed…
MODY: Monogenic diabetes, or Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young What is monogenic diabetes? Monogenic diabetes, or Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) is a rare form of…
If you are planning pregnancy, think you are pregnant or are confirmed to be pregnant, let your diabetes team know right away so they can help…
How is it given? • Given as an injection once a week How do I give the injection? • Exenatide comes in a “pen” form. Add…
How is it given? • Given as an injection once a day How do I give the injection? • Liraglutide comes in a “pen” form. Add…
What is metformin used for? • Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes How does it work? • Metformin helps keep blood sugars in a normal range by helping…
Having diabetes does not mean you cannot drive a car, but some extra steps are needed to make sure you are driving safely! How can diabetes…