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Understanding Diabetes (Video)

Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. Your body needs glucose to keep running.

  • Understanding Diabetes

    Understanding Diabetes

    Find out what diabetes is, how it's treated, and what to expect.

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date reviewed: January 2023