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Metabolic Syndrome for Teens
Metabolic syndrome is a signal that someone could be on the road to serious health problems. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Handling Diabetes When You're Sick for Teens
Being sick is no fun for anyone. For people with diabetes, being sick can also affect blood sugar levels.
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What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Parents
In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t use glucose for energy, making blood sugar levels get too high. People with diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump.
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Kids
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. Find out more about a kind of diabetes called type 2 diabetes in this article for kids.
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Managing Blood Sugars When Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes for Parents
You've probably heard your child's doctor talk a lot about diabetes control. What is it and why is it important?
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Managing Blood Sugars When You Have Type 1 Diabetes for Teens
People who have diabetes may hear or read a lot about controlling, or managing, the condition. But what is diabetes control and why is it so important?
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Diabetes (Topic Center) for Kids
Diabetes means a problem with insulin, an important hormone in the body. Find out how children with diabetes can stay healthy and do the normal stuff kids like to do.
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Reading Food Labels for Parents
Find out how to make healthy food choices for your family by reading food labels.
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Taking Insulin for Diabetes for Parents
Some people with diabetes need to take insulin to help keep their blood sugars in a healthy range.
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Diabetes: Getting Comfortable With a New Babysitter for Parents
If you haven’t used a babysitter since your child was diagnosed with diabetes, you might have some questions about what to do. Here’s how to be prepared.