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      Other late effects of diabetes

      Health A-Z

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

      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.

      Complications of diabetes

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

      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.

      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.

      Kidney disease and diabetes

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      Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.

      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.

      Nerve-injury pain

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      Learn about neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is caused by damage to the nervous system and is often described as burning or shooting pain.

      Diabetes

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      This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.

      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.

      Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and diabetes

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      Learn about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and why it occurs more often in people with type 2 diabetes and those who are overweight.

      Addison's disease and diabetes

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      Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

      Hemoglobin A1c: the three-month test

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      Find out what a hemoglobin A1c test is and why your child requires one.

      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.

      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.

      Nerve conduction studies

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      Nerve conduction studies are used to try to find out what might be wrong with muscles or nerves. Learn about what is involved in nerve conduction studies.

      Diabetes insipidus associated with a brain tumour diagnosis

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      Find out what diabetes insipidus is, what can cause this rare condition and what the impact may be on your child's future.

      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.

      Lacosamide

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.

      Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies and progressive epilepsy syndromes

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      Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for epileptic encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.

      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.

      Nerve block: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      How to take care of a child at home after they have received a nerve block. Learn about when to give other medicines, and potential problems to watch for.

      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.

      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.

      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.

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