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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.
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How to Stay Healthy With Type 2 Diabetes for Kids
Kids with type 2 diabetes can do things to feel good and stay healthy. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Metabolic Syndrome for Parents
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that put kids at risk for heart disease and diabetes. With lifestyle changes, many kids improve their health and reduce their risk of disease.
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Insulin Resistance for Parents
Insulin resistance happens when the body does not respond properly to insulin. It can can raise a child's risk for type 2 diabetes and other health problems.
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A to Z: Obesity, Morbid for Parents
Learn about causes and complications of obesity and morbid obesity.
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Parents
Learning what you can about type 2 diabetes will let you help your child manage and live with the disease. Here are the basics.
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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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About Overweight and Obesity for Teens
We use the words "oveweight" and "obese" a lot, but they actually have medical meanings. Find out how doctors diagnose these conditions and what they mean for a person's health.
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Acanthosis Nigricans for Parents
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a condition that causes the skin to thicken and darken in places. AN is not harmful or contagious, but can be a sign of certain other medical conditions.
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Acanthosis Nigricans for Teens
Acanthosis nigricans is a darkening and thickening of the skin that can be a sign of other medical conditions. Find out more.