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      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.

      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 exercise

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

      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.

      Eating out and special occasions when a family member has diabetes

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      Eating out and special occasions can be tricky when a family member has diabetes. Find out how to navigate these events to keep everyone healthy.

      Buying and storing insulin

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      Find out how insulin should be stored, how long it will last and when it is unsafe to use.

      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.

      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.

      Adjusting to illness and activity

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      Sometimes events occur that can disrupt your child's diabetes routine and impact their blood sugar levels. Find out what can impact them and what you can do.

      A teacher's guide to celiac disease

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      Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet and how to best support a child living with celiac disease in order to create an inclusive and safe classroom.

      Appendicitis

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      The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the first part of the colon that can become infected. Learn what signs and symptoms to look for with appendicitis and how a doctor will help your child if they have appendicitis.

      Anorectal malformation: Dietary guidelines to ease stooling

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      Find out how to ease the symptoms of anorectal malformation with a high-fibre, low-sugar diet.

      A grandparent's guide to celiac disease

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      Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet may be new to you. Learn about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet and what you can do to support your grandchild.

      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.

      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.

      Anal fissure

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      Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of tears in the lining of the anal canal. 

      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.

      Understanding insulin

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      Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.

      Head lice

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      ​Lice are small, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. Learn how to check for, treat and prevent this common infestation.

      Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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      Learn about ventricular septal defects (VSD), an opening in the wall between the ventricles of the heart.

      Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

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      Learn about different types of fungal infections, the causes, and the signs and symptoms to look for.

      Diaper rash

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      Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

      Heat rash (miliaria)

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      Learn about heat rash and how to prevent and treat it.

      Canker sores (mouth ulcers)

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      An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.

      Tooth injury: First aid

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      Read about some of the things you can do if your child has a tooth injury.

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