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  • Diabetes (Topic Center) for Teens


    This page has information and advice for teens about treating and living with diabetes.

  • Flu (Topic Center) for Teens


    Get the basics on how flu spreads and how to protect yourself.

  • How to Support Someone With Diabetes for Teens


    If you have a classmate, friend, or family member with diabetes, here are some ways to be supportive.

  • Taking Charge of Your Medical Care for Teens


    Figuring out health care is part of becoming an independent adult. Here are tips for teens on what that involves, and how to choose your own doctor.

  • Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Teens


    It's perfectly normal for people with diabetes to feel sad, angry, confused, upset, alone, embarrassed, and even jealous. After all, these are natural emotions that everyone feels from time to time. But how can you cope?

  • Eating at Restaurants When You Have Diabetes for Teens


    Dining out is probably a part of your social scene. If you have diabetes, you can pretty much eat the same foods as your friends and family. You just have to keep track of what you eat and enjoy certain foods in moderation.

  • Your Diabetes Health Care Team for Teens


    It takes all of your team members — you, your parents, doctors, dietitians, and mental health pros — to help you take care of your diabetes.

  • What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Teens


    Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. In type 1 diabetes, glucose can't get into the body's cells where it's needed.

  • What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens


    Teens with type 2 diabetes have to pay close attention to what they eat and do.

  • Sports, Exercise, and Diabetes for Teens


    Teens with diabetes can exercise and play sports at the same level as everyone else, so whether you want to go for the gold or just go hiking in your hometown, diabetes shouldn't hold you back.