A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity including type two diabetes, liver and heart disease, say scientists. A new type ...

AN ‘advanced’ new calculator can predict your child’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes within minutes. The free online tool ...

A test using genetics to predict who is at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes could one day be applied to ...

A test using genetics to predict who is at the highest risk of developing type 1 diabetes could one day be applied to ...

As parents, we constantly look out for our children’s well-being, often paying close attention to their daily habits, behaviors and health. When something feels “off,” it’s natural to investigate ...

Just a few years ago, children with Type 1 diabetes reported to the school nurse several times a day to get a finger pricked to check whether their blood sugar was dangerously high or low. The ...

As parents, we’re quick to track school marks, height charts and even tiffin-time tantrums, but blood sugar? That often slips under the radar. For years, diabetes was thought of as an “adult disease”, ...

You’ve noticed your once-energetic kid suddenly seems tired all the time. They’re chugging water like they just ran a marathon, even in winter. And those middle-of-the-night bathroom trips? They’re ...

Parents and caregivers often notice slight changes in their child long before anyone else does. Whether it’s a shift in mood, ...

What Is C-Peptide? Why It’s Done How It’s Performed What’s Next The C-peptide test is a way of estimating how much of the hormone insulin your body creates. This test can help doctors determine what ...

Using a multi-step screening scheme that strikes a balance between the least burden on the pregnant women and high test sensitivity, the Kobe University obstetrician TANIMURA Kenji and his graduate ...