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Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when there is a serious lack of insulin in the body. Learn why this happens, symptoms, and how to prevent it.

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.

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.

Cerebral palsy

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An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this group of disorders that affect movements, balance and posture.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Exercises to manage edema and improve range of motion with a femoral frame

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Learn about the exercises your child can perform to help minimize swelling and maintain their range of motion and muscle strength after limb lengthening and reconstruction with a femoral frame.

Cerebral angiography

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A cerebral angiogram uses X-ray imaging and contrast dye to create a map of the blood vessels in the brain. Learn more about how it is performed.

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.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Exercises to manage edema and improve range of motion with a tibial frame

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Learn about the exercises your child can perform to minimize swelling after limb lengthening and reconstruction with a tibial frame.

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.

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.

Meal planning for children with diabetes

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Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.

Nephrotic syndrome

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Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).

Cerebral endovascular embolization

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Cerebral endovascular embolization is a procedure that blocks or closes certain blood vessels in the brain. Learn about what to expect before, during and after your child’s procedure.

Childhood stroke: Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT)

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Stroke is caused a by blockage of blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Read about cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) which is a blood clot in a vein.

Diabetes and sick day management

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Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.

Baclofen (Oral)

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

Resective epilepsy surgery

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Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.

Ross procedure

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In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.

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.

Corpus callosotomy

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Read about corpus callosotomy, a six-hour surgical procedure to lessen 'drop attacks'. What to expect before and after surgery, including potential risks.

Cerebral cavernous malformation

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Cavernous malformations are a group of abnormal blood vessels that contain pockets filled with slow moving blood. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how they are diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Life support during heart surgery

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During heart surgery, your child will likely be supported by mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support, hemoconcentration, circulatory arrest, or selective cerebral perfusion.

Epilepsy surgery: Hemispherectomy

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Read about the complications, risks, and potential benefits of a hemispherectomy. Hemispherectomy is often used for intractable seizures.

Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)

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Learn about atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD) in children. This condition involves the lung overfilling with blood.

Types of medications for heart conditions

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A variety of different medications are used in treating heart conditions. Read about the different classes of medication that may be used.