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  • Blood Types for Teens


    Learn why blood is grouped into types, what the types and blood components are, and why blood transfusions matter.

  • Types of Blood Tests for Parents


    Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such as the kidneys, liver, and thyroid, and heart — are working, and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here are some that kids might get.

  • Managing Blood Sugar for Children With 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?

  • How to Manage Blood Sugars With Type 1 Diabetes for Kids


    Keeping blood sugar levels under control can help keep you healthy and prevent health problems from happening down the road. Find out more.

  • 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?

  • A to Z: Hypertension, Primary for Parents


    Learn about types of high blood pressure and conditions that can affect the heart and blood vessels.

  • Definition: Glucagon for Teens


    Glucagon is a hormone that raises the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood.

  • Definition: Insulin for Parents


    Insulin is a hormone that lowers the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood.

  • Definition: Insulin for Teens


    Insulin is a hormone that lowers the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood.

  • Definition: Blood Glucose Meter for Parents


    A blood glucose meter is a small, portable machine that's used to measure how much glucose (a type of sugar) is in the blood.