Hypothyroidism occurs in children when there’s an under production of hormones by the thyroid. Learn the signs of this autoimmune disorder.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a type of childhood arthritis that affects kids before age 16. A disorder of the immune system, JIA occurs when your child’s body attacks the joints.

Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not properly produce insulin. Learn how we can help your child or teen manage their type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

An introduction to your child’s immune system: how it works, the different types of immune disorders, and how an immune disorder affects your child’s body.

If your child has been diagnosed with diabetes, this guide will help you get up to speed on how much insulin your child needs, when they need it and the right way to give an insulin injection.

A necessary part of diabetes management, monitoring your child’s blood glucose can be stressful. But with guidance and practice, over time it becomes routine.

The signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes—also known as juvenile diabetes—can easily be overlooked. Here's how parents can recognize the signs of this autoimmune disease.

Learn the signs of hyperglycemia in diabetic kids and how to treat it quickly.

Pediatric experts at Children’s provide helpful tips and information for parents about everyday childhood illnesses like the flu.

Learn the signs of hypoglycemia in kids, how to treat it quickly and how to plan ahead to prevent a dangerous dip in glucose levels.