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  • What Is Ketoacidosis? for Kids


    Ketoacidosis is a condition that can happen to people with diabetes when the body uses fat instead of glucose for fuel.

  • What Does Myopia Mean? for Kids


    Myopia is also known as nearsightededness, which means you can see things up close, but have trouble seeing objects far away, like the words on a chalkboard.

  • What Are Sebaceous Glands? for Kids


    Sebaceous glands make oil to keep skin soft and smooth.

  • What Is Bronchiolitis? for Kids


    Bronchiolitis is an infection that affects tiny airways in the lungs, which can make it hard to breathe.

  • What Are Ketones? for Kids


    When fat is broken down, chemicals called ketones are made.

  • What Does Nearsighted Mean? for Kids


    You might be nearsighted if you have no problems seeing things up close but have trouble seeing things that are far away, like the chalkboard when you sit in the back of the classroom.

  • What's Insulin Resistance? for Kids


    Even though the pancreas is still making insulin, the body doesn't let insulin do its job as well and it's harder for glucose to get into the cells. This is called insulin resistance.

  • What Is Lymph? for Kids


    Lymph is a clear fluid that flows through its own vessels located throughout the body.

  • What Are Carbohydrates? for Kids


    Like proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the three main components of food.

  • What's Appendicitis? for Kids


    Appendicitis happens when a part of the digestive system called the appendix gets inflamed or swells up.

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