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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.

  • What's Type 2 Diabetes? (Video) for Parents


    Watch this video to see what happens inside the body when a person has type 2 diabetes.

  • Head Lice for Parents


    Lice aren't dangerous and they don't spread disease, but they are contagious, annoying, and sometimes hard to get rid of. Learn more about this common childhood problem and how to get rid of those pesky little bugs.

  • Diabetes (Topic Center) for Parents


    Does your child have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Learn how to manage the disease and keep your child healthy.

  • Tips for Treating the Flu for Parents


    Here are some quick tips for helping your child get over the flu.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Diabetes, Type 1 for Parents


    Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin, a chemical in the body that helps glucose enter the cells.

  • Your Child's Diabetes Health Care Team for Parents


    When you have a child with diabetes, you and your family have a lot to learn, but you don't have to go it alone. Your child's diabetes health care team can help.

  • Making Fingersticks and Insulin Shots Easier for Kids With Diabetes for Parents


    Blood tests and insulin injections can be a challenge for kids with diabetes and their parents. Here are some tips for coping with these.

  • Blount Disease for Parents


    Blount disease is a growth disorder that causes the bones of the lower leg to bow outward. This gets worse if it's not treated, so early diagnosis is very important.