Diabetes happens when a person's body can't use sugar normally.
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In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas can't make insulin well. Without insulin, cells can't get the energy they need.
What is it?
Treatment
A person with type 2 diabetes still makes insulin, but their body doesn't respond to it normally.
When your blood sugar levels are under control, you can help prevent problems down the road.
Staying in control
Talking about feelings can help you feel close to people who care.
Feelings
Should you tell your teachers and friends about your diabetes? How do you take medicine at school?
School and diabetes
Exercise is an important part of managing diabetes and staying healthy. Find out why exercise is wise.
Sports, exercise, and diabetes
Learn ways to keep yourself healthy and fit.
When you know your blood sugar levels, you can help take charge of your health.
High blood sugar
Low blood sugar
Learn about insulin and other medicines that kids with diabetes often take. Find out why kids need them and how to take them safely.
Medicines
Here's how to become an expert at reading labels, planning meals, and making good choices when eating out.
Meal planning and eating away from home
Reading food labels
It's a little easier for people to control their diabetes if they eat about the same amount of carbs at about the same times each day. Find out how to do it.
Carbohydrates and diabetes
All about carbs