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  • Obesity Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about obesity.

  • Kids With Special Needs for Kids


    Lots of kids have special needs. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Parents


    If your child has diabetes, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the physical effects. But it's also important to understand the emotional issues surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.

  • 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.

  • Health Care Providers: Ophthalmologists for Parents


    An ophthalmologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, prevents, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the eyes.

  • 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.

  • Motivating School-Age Kids to Be Active for Parents


    Being active is a key part of good health for all school-age kids. So how do you get kids motivated to be active, especially those who aren't gifted athletes?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Kids and Exercise for Parents


    Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges.