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  • Carbohydrates and Diabetes for Teens


    If you have diabetes, your doctor may have recommended keeping track of how many carbohydrates (carbs) you eat. But what exactly are carbs and how do they affect your blood sugar?

  • Keeping Track of Your Child’s Blood Sugar for Parents


    To keep blood sugar levels under control, you have to check them regularly. Learn about checking and recording your child's blood sugar levels.

  • Food Labels for Teens


    Look at any packaged food and you'll see the food label. This nutrition facts label gives the lowdown on everything from calories to cholesterol. Read more about food labels.

  • Carbohydrates and Diabetes for Kids


    If you have diabetes, you might think you shouldn't eat carbohydrates (carbs) at all. But all kids, including kids with diabetes, can and should eat carbs as part of a healthy diet.

  • Tips for Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes for Teens


    If you're an athlete, find out how to keep doing your favorite sport while keeping your diabetes under control.

  • Being Active When You Have Diabetes for Kids


    Like anyone else, kids with diabetes can enjoy sports. Whether you want to go for the gold or just go hiking in your hometown, your diabetes won't hold you back.

  • What Is an Insulin Pump? for Parents


    An insulin pump is a wearable device that some people with diabetes use to get insulin, instead of getting it from an injection.

  • Diabetes Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about diabetes, and how to help students with diabetes succeed in school.

  • Treating Type 2 Diabetes for Parents


    Kids who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes follow a diabetes care plan to help them manage the condition and stay healthy and active.

  • School and Diabetes for Parents


    When kids with diabetes attend school, parents should discuss the condition with teachers, school staff, and coaches. Here are some tips on what to cover.