Donāt blame yourself. Parents need to know that they have done nothing wrong and that there is nothing they could have done to prevent the diabetes.

Learn about the disease and its management. After a diagnosis, work closely with your pediatrician or a pediatric endocrinologist to learn more about diabetes.

Create an effective diet and exercise plan. Managing blood sugar levels is vital to the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.

Involve the child in the treatment process. Allowing the child to participate as much as he or she can helps build a youngsterās self-confidence.