Children with diabetes initially feel overwhelmed and devastated. Many kids who are diagnosed with diabetes have no idea what the disease is and what it will mean for their future. Checking blood glucose levels and insulin, in addition to counting carbohydrates each time they eat and responding with appropriate doses of medicine is a huge responsibility for a child. Some children may struggle while they learn how to cope with the disease, but with time and a little guidance from parents and doctors, most children do very well.

Performing a search online for pictures of children with diabetes will display hundreds of happy and healthy children that engage in all sorts of fun and interesting activities. These children function just like any child that does not have diabetes, except they have to follow certain guidelines for their survival. Some kids play sports and dance while other kids prefer poetry or …