Diabetes comes in two types. Type 1 diabetes actually used to be known as juvenile diabetes because it occurs from childhood, while type II diabetes develops later on, often in adulthood. However, even type 1 can occur in adulthood. Type 1 diabetes occurs due to the pancreas making little or no insulin and can be due to genetics, exposure to a virus, or other causes. The good news is that diabetes in kids is very manageable with monitoring, treatment, and lifestyle changes. Read on to learn about type 1 diabetes

Warts are a fairly common occurrence in children. They occur when a virus of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family enters the skin. They most commonly occur on areas of the body such as the hands, feet, fingers, toes, and around the mouth. They are contagious but fairly harmless, although sometimes they can cause some pain or discomfort. In this blog, we’ll cover the types of warts in children and how to treat them and prevent them.    Types of warts in children Warts come in several different types. The first of these is

Nettle rash, more commonly known as hives, is an itchy rash consisting of red, raised welts that occur over portions of the body. The name “nettle rash” derives from the hives which resemble the rash received from touching a plant called stinging nettle. There isn’t always a known cause for the rash, but there are specific triggers. Up to 15-20% of the population will experience nettle rash at some point. Nettle rash usually dissipates on its own within a few hours but may reoccur on another spot of the body.   Causes