Put your child's used needles in an empty plastic milk jug or detergent bottle until you can safely get rid of them, the American Diabetes Association advises.
Children who weigh too much face a broad array of health problems, with type 2 diabetes leading the list.
Doctors think teens who have the metabolic syndrome face a high risk for the early onset of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers suggestions to help your child develop and maintain good eating habits and to prevent chaotic mealtimes in your home.
Parents can do a lot to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in their kids—even if the parents already have it.