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Managing Your Medical Care (Topic Center) for Teens
This page has advice on how to get involved in taking charge of your health and choosing the right health care providers.
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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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Handling Diabetes When You're Sick for Teens
Being sick is no fun for anyone. For people with diabetes, being sick can also affect blood sugar levels.
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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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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens
In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.
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Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Teens
It's perfectly normal for people with diabetes to feel sad, angry, confused, upset, alone, embarrassed, and even jealous. After all, these are natural emotions that everyone feels from time to time. But how can you cope?
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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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Transitioning Your Medical Care: Diabetes for Teens
Most teens with diabetes should switch to an adult health care provider when they're between 18 and 21. Here's how you can do that.
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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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Diabetes (Topic Center) for Teens
This page has information and advice for teens about treating and living with diabetes.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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