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</ iframe > </noscript> <!-- End Google Tag Manager (noscript) --><div id="header"> <div id="CClogo"><a href="https://www.cookchildrens.org"><span class="srText">Cook Children's</span></a></div> <div id="CCsearch"> <form id="searchform" name="searchform" method="GET" onsubmit="return (this.q.value == '') ? false : true;" action="/CookChildrens/en/parents/"> <input type="hidden" name="search" value="y"/> <input type="hidden" name="getfields" value="description"/> <input type="search" class="search" name="q" id="q" maxlength="256" autocomplete="off" autocorrect="off" placeholder="Search"/> <input type="hidden" name="datasource" value="cookchildrens"> <input type="hidden" name="start" value="0"> <input type="hidden" name="rows" value="10"> <input type="hidden" name="lang" value="english"> <input type="hidden" name="section" value="parents_teens_kids"> <input type="submit" value="" id="searchButton" class="buttonImage"/> </form> </div> </div> <!-- If we have main navigation separated then it will reside here --> <div id="thelou" tabindex="-1"> </div> <div id="mainContentContainer"> <div id="rsSearchBrowse"> <div id="rsBrowse" role="navigation"> </div> <div id="rsSearch"> <div id="rsSectionLabel">teens</div> </div> </div> <div id="khContentHeading" class="cca licH"> <h1>Diabetes (Topic Center)</h1> </div> <div id="kh_n00WC" data-test="tested"> <div class="tile"> <ul class="wc3Tiles"> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-teen-boy-smiling.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Type 1 Diabetes</h2> <p>In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas loses its ability to make insulin. Without insulin, cells can't get the energy they need.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/type1.html" target="_self">What is it?</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/treating-type1.html" target="_self">Treatment</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-teen-girl-sitting.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Type 2 Diabetes</h2> <p>A person with type 2 diabetes still makes insulin, but their body doesn't respond to it normally.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/type2.html" target="_self">What is it?</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/treating-type2.html" target="_self">Treatment</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-teens-eating-salad.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>The Basics</h2> <p>Here's a quick overview about diabetes.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/diabetes-control.html" target="_self">Diabetes control</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/endocrine.html" target="_self">Endocrine system</a></p></div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="tile"> <ul class="wc3Tiles"> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-father-son-talking.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Your Feelings When You Have Diabetes</h2> <p>Just like anyone with a health condition, it's natural to have lots of different emotions when living with diabetes.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/emotional-awareness.html">Feelings</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-girls-soccer.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Everyday Stuff, Like School and Exercise</h2> <p>How do you handle going to school with diabetes? And, how important is exercise? Read on to get some great ideas.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/school-diabetes.html" target="_self">School & diabetes</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/sports-diabetes.html" target="_self">Sports, exercise & diabetes</a></p></div> </li> <li> <div class="tileImage"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/tile-urine-test-doctor.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="tileText"><h2>Getting Blood and Urine Tests</h2> <p>People with diabetes get blood and urine tests regularly. Check out these short videos to see how the tests are done.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/video-bldtest.html" target="_self">Blood test video</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/video-urtest.html" target="_self">Urine test video</a></p></div> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="kh-circles theme2" data-total-circles="3"> <div class="kh-circles-heading"> <h2>Staying Healthy When You Have Diabetes</h2> <p>There are so many good things you can do to stay healthy.</p> </div><button class="circlesLeft" style="display: none"><span class="hideOffScreen">Previous slide</span></button><ul class="kh-circles-content"> <li id="kh-cc_1" data-cc="1" class="kh-cc-current"> <div class="kh-cc-img"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/circle-teen-blood-sugar-diabetes.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="kh-cc-text"><h3>Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check</h3> <p>When you know your blood sugar levels, you can help take charge of your health.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/hyperglycemia.html" target="_self">High blood sugar</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/hypoglycemia.html" target="_self">Low blood sugar</a></p></div> </li> <li id="kh-cc_2" data-cc="2"> <div class="kh-cc-img"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/circle-diabetes-insulin.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="kh-cc-text"><h3>Do You Take Insulin or Other Medicines?</h3> <p>Learn about insulin and other medicines that people with diabetes often take. Find out why people need them and how to take them safely.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/medicines-diabetes.html" target="_self">Medicines for diabetes</a><br> </p></div> </li> <li id="kh-cc_3" data-cc="3"> <div class="kh-cc-img"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/circle-teens-eating.jpg" alt=""></div> <div class="kh-cc-text"><h3>Eat Smart With Diabetes</h3> <p>Find out how to plan meals, cook healthy recipes, and eat out wisely. You'll gain the knowledge and power to make healthy choices.</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/meal-plans-diabetes.html">Planning</a> your meals</p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/eating-out-diabetes.html" target="_self">Eating out</a></p> <p><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/carbs-diabetes.html" target="_self">Carbohydrates and diabetes</a></p></div> </li> </ul><button class="circlesRight"><span class="hideOffScreen">Next slide</span></button></div> <div class="kh-gallery theme1"> <div class="kh-g-inner"> <h2>Take an Active Role in Your Health Care</h2><button id="galPrev" style="display: none;"><span class="hideOffScreen">Scroll List Left</span></button><ul class="kh-g-content"> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/diabetes-team.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-care-team.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Your Diabetes Care Team</p> </div></a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/diabetes-sick.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-teen-concerned-call.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>When to Call the Doctor</p> </div></a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/diabetes-sick.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-teen-feeling-sick.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Feeling Sick?</p> </div></a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/rx-filled.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-pharmacy-pills.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Fill a Prescription</p> </div></a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/rx-refills.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-pharmacy-prescription.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Refill a Prescription</p> </div></a></li> <li><a href="/CookChildrens/en/parents/toc-diabetes.html"><img src="/content/dam/kidshealth/en/center/gallery-teen-doctor.jpg" alt=""><div class="kh-gc-text"> <p>Switch to an Adult Doctor</p> </div></a></li> </ul><button id="galNext" style="display: none;"><span class="hideOffScreen">Scroll List Right</span></button></div> </div> <div class="kh-accordion"> <h2>Diabetes Care Q&A</h2> <ul> <li><button class="accButt" id="accButt_1">What's the difference between a treatment and a cure?</button><div class="accDrop" style="display: none;" id="accDrop_1"><p>A <strong>treatment </strong>is something that health care experts do to control a patient's health problem, lessen its symptoms, or clear it up. For example, insulin for type 1 diabetes is <a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/curable.html">a treatment</a> that helps people live normal lives. A <strong>cure </strong>is when a treatment makes a health problem go away and it's not expected to come back. </p></div> </li> <li><button class="accButt" id="accButt_2">How can I help my friend with diabetes?</button><div class="accDrop" style="display: none;" id="accDrop_2"><p>The best thing you can do is be yourself and enjoy a normal friendship. Since diabetes is a part of who your friend is, you'll probably find you both talk about it at times. You'll want to be there to offer support when your friend needs you, and there are some <a href="/CookChildrens/en/teens/friend-diabetes.html">helpful things you can do to look out for your friend</a>. 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