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Understanding Diabetes (Video)
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. Your body needs glucose to keep running.
Understanding Diabetes
Find out what diabetes is, how it's treated, and what to expect.
Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date reviewed: January 2023
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diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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