Although there is no cure for diabetes, children with this disease can lead a nearly normal childhood and adolescence if their disorder is kept under control. It is essen?tial to control diabetes properly in order to avoid complications. Management focuses on routine blood sugar monitoring, insulin therapy, given as multiple injections per day or through an insulin pump, and close regulation of a healthy diet.

  

Maintaining blood sugars within a normal range can re?duce the likelihood of symptoms of high or low blood sugars and decrease the risk of long-term health problems related to poor diabetes control. In addition to a healthy diet, at least thirty minutes of exercise a day can help your child man?age their disease as well.