| If he's six, then just be strait up honest with him. Tell him the facts of what he has to live with and that it's going to just be part of his life. Oh, and don't expect him to get it. It will take many such teaching sessions for it to become reality for him. Start slow, and take it step by step. Kids are smart and incredibly adaptable. I was adopted and my parents started explaining it to me when I was 3. Obviously I didn't get it at that age but by the time I was old enough to get it, it was so old hat that it wasn't any big deal. This boy will grow into his knowledge and understanding of diabetes as time goes on but the teaching needs to start now. It's no fun being an adult with diabetes so just always remember that it will doubly hard for a child...but they can do. just my 2cents worth hope it helps | 
