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  • Diabetes and High Blood Sugar for Kids


    Too much glucose in the blood can be unhealthy, especially for kids with diabetes. Learn about diabetes and high blood sugar here.

  • 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.

  • Insulin Injections for Parents


    Before giving an insulin injection, know the basics so you can set up and do it safely and with confidence.

  • Glucagon and Diabetes for Parents


    Sometimes, if someone with diabetes has very low blood sugar, they need a dose of glucagon to get their blood sugar back to a healthy range.

  • Healthy Eating for Kids With Diabetes for Kids


    Learning how to make healthy choices and balance carbohydrates, protein, and fat can help you keep your blood sugars in a healthy range.

  • How to Stay Healthy With Type 1 Diabetes for Kids


    Kids who have type 1 diabetes need to take some important steps to feel good and stay healthy.

  • 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.

  • Blood Test: Hemoglobin A1c for Parents


    Doctors use a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test to determine if your child's diabetes management plan needs to be adjusted.

  • A to Z: Diabetes, Type 2 for Parents


    Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 2 diabetes, the body can't respond normally to insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter the cells.

  • 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.

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