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      Complications of diabetes

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      Learn what the potential complications of diabetes are, the risk factors and how they can be reduced.

      Obesity: Medical complications

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      Obesity leads to a range of short- and long-term medical complications. Learn about the possible medical complications.

      Other late effects of diabetes

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      Learn about other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.

      Heart conditions and examples of complementary and alternative therapies

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      Learn about complementary and alternative therapy for children with heart conditions. Art therapy and aromatherapy are among the therapies discussed.

      Transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes health care

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      An overview of helping your child make the transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care. Find out when they should start transitioning and what to expect in the future.

      Type 2 diabetes

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      Type 2 diabetes is less common in children and teens than in adults. Learn the signs of type 2 diabetes and how it is diagnosed.

      Maintaining a healthy diet for a child with diabetes

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      Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential part of diabetes management. Learn why it's so important.

      Management of type 1 diabetes

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      In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn how this chronic condition is managed.

      Management of type 2 diabetes

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      In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.

      Heart conditions: Overview

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      Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

      Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

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      Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

      Living with diabetes

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      An overview of what to expect when your child is diagnosed with diabetes, and you will need to learn to manage living with diabetes.

      Thyroid disease and diabetes

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      About 20 to 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will develop thyroid problems. Learn about the causes and symptoms of thyroid disease.

      Treatment of rhabdoid tumours

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      This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.

      Celiac disease and diabetes

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      An overview of the connection between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, including diagnosis and treatment of the condition in children with diabetes.

      Types of diabetes

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      Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.

      Traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

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      Learn about the benefits and limitations of the traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how it is started and how it is used at home.

      Effective management of diabetes care at home

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      Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

      Heart transplants

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      A heart transplant is surgery that replaces a heart that is not working properly with a healthy donor heart. Learn about heart transplants for children.

      Balancing blood sugar levels for a child with type 1 diabetes

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      Although there is no cure for diabetes, the condition can be effectively managed. Learn how to properly test and manage blood sugar levels.

      Eye damage and diabetes

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      Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.

      Screening for complications of diabetes

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      Learn how often your child needs to be screened for diabetes complications and what you can expect from each test and screening.

      Screening for related conditions to diabetes (comorbidity)

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      An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.

      Heart conditions and complementary and alternative therapies

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      Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.

      Diabetes in the classroom

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      An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.

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