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Usher’s Son Has Type 1 Diabetes - Recently, singer and reality show host Usher admitted on the Today show that one of his sons was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Do you know about Type 1 diabetes? Read more about this disease and how it impacts African-Americans. — (@kelleent) Kellee Terrell(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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What Is Type 1 Diabetes? - Type 1 diabetes, previously called “juvenile diabetes,” is when the body does not produce insulin (the hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy). Type 1 isn’t normally a disease that can be prevented by a healthier lifestyle. (Photo: Laguna Design/Getty Images)

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Who Gets It? - It’s a rare disease. It’s estimated that only 5 percent of Americans have this form of diabetes and it’s usually diagnosed in children. (Photo: KidStock/Getty Images)

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Type 1 vs. Type 2 - Type 1 diabetes usually begins earlier in life than Type 2 diabetes (even though children can be diagnosed with Type 2). Also, Type 2 diabetes is associated with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Meanwhile, Type 1 is caused by environmental factors that trigger the body's immune system to mistakenly attack the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, eventually destroying them.(Photo: Godfried Edelman/Getty Images)

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Type 1 and Black Children - A 2013 study found that Type 1 diabetes was dangerously on the rise in children. Black children had a slight dip in diagnosis, but numbers were still high for them, too. Researchers believe that the ever-changing environment, especially in urban areas, may be why these numbers have gone up over the years. (Photo: Garry Wade/Getty Images)

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Difficulty in Diagnosing Kids - Diagnosing Type 1 in children can be challenging because kids are not good with communicating how they are feeling. Look for the signs in your kids and babies: Extreme thirst, frequent urination, bed wetting, being extremely fussy and persistent dehydration.  (Photo: Peter Glass/Getty Images)

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Managing Type 1 With Treatment - Hearing that a child has diabetes can be really scary and emotional. The good news: Treatment and healthy living can make all the difference. With the help of insulin shots or a pump to administer medicine and monitoring devices to check on one’s blood sugar, one can take control of this disease. (Photo: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

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Exercise and Type 1 Diabetes Go Hand in Hand   - Kids with Type 1 really need to make exercise part of their everyday in order to manage their disease. Exercise will not only make them feel better, but it helps stabilize their blood sugar — a really important component in tackling diabetes. (Photo: Blend Images/Kris Timken/Getty Images)

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Why Healthy Eating Is Everything  - What you put in your body is crucial when it comes to diabetes. Different foods can interfere with your blood sugar levels differently. Working with your doctor/child’s doctor is key in understanding what needs to be cut out, what foods to eat more of and how to combine certain foods so you can stay healthy. (Photo: Getty Images)

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You Are Not Alone - No one is exempt from Type 1 diabetes. Halle Berry, Damon Dash and Vanessa Williams all have been living and managing Type 1 since childhood. (Photos from left: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Leisure Opportunities, Theo Wargo/Getty Images, Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup)