Caring for Teenagers
Your teenager might be growing up, but he or she is still your child. You want to be there for your teen just as much as you always have been. Even though your son or daughter is gaining independence, they still need you!
Diabetes can make the traditional rites of passage – like learning how to drive and dating – even harder for teenagers. As a parent of a teen with diabetes, guiding them through adolescence means keeping both of you informed and educated. It's important to work together with your teen's healthcare professionals and school to help your teen stay healthy.
Hormones and tricky decisions
Hormonal changes teens face in adolescence can affect their insulin, making it harder to keep blood sugar levels under control. Teenagers with diabetes should keep careful track of their blood sugar readings so their healthcare team knows when to make changes.
Find out more
The information and tools on this site have been developed especially for you. To find out more, take a look at some helpful caregiving tips and other online resources.
You can also visit the Caring Today website for care giving tips and educational articles.
More information can also be found in our Just for Teens (and their parents) brochure.
A major milestone in your teenager's life is going to college. Check out this helpful article about preparing students with diabetes for life at college.
