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Stomachaches for Kids
Ugh. Bellyaches. Find out what causes tummy trouble in this article for kids.
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What's Urticaria? for Kids
Urticaria is the fancy name for hives.
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What to Do When You Feel Stressed for Kids
Everybody gets stressed from time to time. This article for kids has some tips to try the next time you're stressed.
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Being Active When You Have Diabetes for Kids
Like anyone else, kids with diabetes can enjoy sports. Whether you want to go for the gold or just go hiking in your hometown, your diabetes won't hold you back.
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What Are Islet Cells? for Kids
The pancreas contains clusters of cells that make hormones. These clusters are known as islets.
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What Are Immunizations? for Kids
This is the long word for what most kids know as vaccines.
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What Is the Glycemic Index? for Kids
The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and changes them to a type of sugar called glucose. The glycemic index is a way of measuring how fast this happens and how a food affects blood glucose levels.
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What's Insulin? for Kids
If someone has diabetes, they have trouble with a hormone called insulin.
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What Are White Blood Cells? for Kids
White blood cells are part of the germ-fighting immune system.
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What's the Pancreas? for Kids
The pancreas is a long, flat gland in your belly.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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