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Diabetes (Topic Center) for Teens
This page has information and advice for teens about treating and living with diabetes.
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How to Support Someone With Diabetes for Teens
If you have a classmate, friend, or family member with diabetes, here are some ways to be supportive.
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Taking Charge of Your Medical Care for Teens
Figuring out health care is part of becoming an independent adult. Here are tips for teens on what that involves, and how to choose your own doctor.
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Eating at Restaurants When You Have Diabetes for Teens
Dining out is probably a part of your social scene. If you have diabetes, you can pretty much eat the same foods as your friends and family. You just have to keep track of what you eat and enjoy certain foods in moderation.
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Your Diabetes Health Care Team for Teens
It takes all of your team members — you, your parents, doctors, dietitians, and mental health pros — to help you take care of your diabetes.
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What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Teens
Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. In type 1 diabetes, glucose can't get into the body's cells where it's needed.
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens
Teens with type 2 diabetes have to pay close attention to what they eat and do.
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Sports, Exercise, and Diabetes for Teens
Teens with diabetes can exercise and play sports at the same level as everyone else, so whether you want to go for the gold or just go hiking in your hometown, diabetes shouldn't hold you back.
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When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem for Teens
A couple of pounds of extra body fat are not a health risk for most people. But when people are severely overweight, it can cause health problems.
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Fiber for Teens
Some of the best and most delicious foods have loads of fiber. Find out how to get your fill of fiber!
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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