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      School-aged children with diabetes

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      Learn about sharing responsibility for diabetes care with your school-aged child, and the impact diabetes management will have on them.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Growth and development when a child has diabetes

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      Find out what it's like for a child with diabetes to adjust to different challenges of managing the condition at different ages and stages.

      The diabetes team

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      Learn about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Setting the stage for a healthy future

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      Discover how to help keep your child healthy and keep their diabetes under control now and in the future.

      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.

      Complications of diabetes

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

      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.

      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.

      Measuring blood sugar levels for a child with type 1 diabetes

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      Learn how people with diabetes measure their blood sugar levels and why it is important to do so.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Monitoring blood sugar levels for a child with type 1 diabetes

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      Checking blood sugar levels is the best way to tell how well your child is balancing their insulin, sugar from food, and exercise. Learn how to monitor this.

      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.

      Guidelines for planning meals on sick days for children with diabetes

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      Learn the guidelines for planning meals on sick days for children with diabetes.

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