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… High and Low Blood Sugar Level Record for a Child On this page: Overview Overview Low blood sugar level … happens. Take the completed form(s) with you when you visit your child's doctor. If your child is having low blood sugar problems, his or her …
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… Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease On this page: Overview … to list what you enjoy and what is hard for you. You and your doctor can use this information to come up with an … you? Describe what you do to stretch, strengthen, and move your body. Write down how often and how long you do each …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … early when it can be more easily treated. Protect your skin Stay out of the sun during the peak hours of UV radiation, … cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. A child's skin is more sensitive to the sun than an adult's …
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… Protecting your toddler from potential abuse Last updated September 19, … being aware and alert. Make sure to always know where your child is. Be actively involved in their activities. And know the people …
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… Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma Actionset Overview Even though asthma is a … asthma action plan Using an asthma action plan can help you stay active and have fewer asthma problems. Following youryour doctor. If you make an asthma action plan for your child, give a copy to the child's school or caregivers and …
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… Encouraging Language Development in Your Preschooler On this page: Overview Overview Children's language development is likely to progress faster … proper grammar and complex sentences to children. But your child can pick up poor grammar too. Your child learns …
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Your Toddler: Safe Ways to Explore On this page: Overview … marching, and doing other simple activities with your child helps your child develop physical skills. At the same … encourage and watch your child's development. Be physically active. Take walks, go to the park, visit any place where a …
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… Gloria's Story Gloria's Story Gloria hasn't always been an active person. Until she retired a few years ago, she didn't … means my blood sugar is too high." Testing and tracking to stay in range Gloria started taking pills (metformin) to … is that you have to be patient. If you keep track of your numbers, you will see them slowly going down. That is …
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… Interactive Tool: Do Your BMI and Waist Size Increase Your Health … Eating: Overcoming Barriers to Change Weight Management Fitness: Choosing Activities That Are Right for You …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage the nerve endings and blood vessels in your feet, making you less likely to notice when your feet …