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  • Carbohydrates and Sugar for Parents


    Carbs are the body's most important and readily available source of energy. The key is to eat healthy ones, like whole grains, and avoid foods with added sugar.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Taking Insulin for Diabetes for Parents


    Some people with diabetes need to take insulin to help keep their blood sugars in a healthy range.

  • Reading Food Labels for Parents


    Find out how to make healthy food choices for your family by reading food labels.

  • What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Kids


    Thousands of kids all over the world have type 1 diabetes, a disease that affects how the body uses glucose.