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      The insulin regimen

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      Patients with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 must receive insulin manually. Learn what an insulin regimen is and the different routines.

      What is diabetes

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      Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.

      Changing insulin requirements

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      Insulin requirements will change as your child grows and develops. Learn why this is required and when to make adjustments.

      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.

      Understanding insulin

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      Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.

      Insulin in diabetes management

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      Insulin allows sugar to be stored as energy. Learn what role insulin plays in diabetes management.

      Insulin dose adjustment on a multiple daily routine

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      Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when your child is on a multiple daily injections (MDI) routine

      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.

      Type 1 diabetes

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      In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing insulin. Learn the symptoms, causes and how this life-long condition 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.

      Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes

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      Insulin resistance often accompanies polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about how PCOS can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes.

      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.

      Insulin injections: Selecting the injection site

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      Learn about the safest areas of the body for insulin injection and the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.

      Adjusting insulin when using a TID or BID insulin routine

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      Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when using a three-times-a-day insulin routine or two-times-a-day insulin routine.

      Sick days and insulin pumps

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      If you child has an insulin pump, find out how to make sure they are getting enough insulin while they are sick.

      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.

      Insulin injections

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      Giving insulin injections can be stressful. Find out how to safely prepare and inject insulin into your child.

      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.

      Tips and questions about insulin

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      Learn tips about insulin injection and get answers to questions you may have about giving insulin to your child.

      Diabetes and vacations

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      This March break, find out what you need to know about managing diabetes while on vacation or while your child is away at camp.

      Diabetes and exercise

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      Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.

      Avoiding high and low blood sugar episodes when a child has diabetes

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      Find out why understanding the relationships between food, insulin, activity and high or low blood sugar readings is important for diabetes management.

      Other devices for insulin injections

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      Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.

      Teenagers with diabetes

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      Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

      Insulin injection management during illness

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      Find out how to manage insulin injections while your child is sick.

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