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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.
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Vegetarian Diets for Parents
Vegetarian diets have become more popular, and many parents may wonder if kids can safely follow a vegetarian diet and still get all the nutrients necessary for growing up healthy and strong.
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Figuring Out Food Labels for Kids
The food label on a food package is a lot like the table of contents in a book - it tells you exactly what the food contains. Read our article for kids for more about food labels.
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Being Safe in the Kitchen for Kids
Cooking and baking are lots of fun - as long as you stay safe. Read this article for safety tips before you head into the kitchen.
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Your Child's Diabetes Health Care Team for Parents
When you have a child with diabetes, you and your family have a lot to learn, but you don't have to go it alone. Your child's diabetes health care team can help.
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Diabetes: When to Call the Doctor for Teens
Taking care of your diabetes includes knowing when to call a doctor and get medical help.
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Leaving Your Child Home Alone for Parents
It's natural for parents to be a bit anxious when first leaving kids without supervision. But you can feel prepared and confident with some planning and a couple of trial runs.
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Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Parents
If your child has diabetes, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the physical effects. But it's also important to understand the emotional issues surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.
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5 Ways to Get Your 5 a Day for Teens
You may know that you should eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Here are some tips on making that happen.
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Lactose Intolerance Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about lactose intolerance and how to help students who have it.