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  • Metabolic Syndrome for Teens


    Metabolic syndrome is a signal that someone could be on the road to serious health problems. Find out more in this article for teens.

  • 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.

  • Managing Blood Sugars When You Have Type 1 Diabetes for Teens


    People who have diabetes may hear or read a lot about controlling, or managing, the condition. But what is diabetes control and why is it so important?

  • 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.

  • What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Kids


    Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. Find out more about a kind of diabetes called type 2 diabetes in this article for kids.

  • Managing Blood Sugars When Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes for Parents


    You've probably heard your child's doctor talk a lot about diabetes control. What is it and why is it important?

  • Diabetes Center for Kids


    Diabetes means a problem with insulin, an important hormone in the body. Find out how children with diabetes can stay healthy and do the normal stuff kids like to do.

  • Diabetes (Topic Center) for Teens


    This page has information and advice for teens about treating and living with diabetes.

  • Reading Food Labels for Parents


    Find out how to make healthy food choices for your family by reading food labels.

  • Taking Insulin for Diabetes for Parents


    Some people with diabetes need to take insulin to help keep their blood sugars in a healthy range.