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Obesity: Medical complications

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Obesity leads to a range of short- and long-term medical complications. Learn about the possible medical complications.

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.

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.

High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

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Learn about hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol in children, which increases the risk of early heart disease.

Nutrition before and during pregnancy

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Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.

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.

Complications of diabetes

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

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.

Factor V Leiden mutation

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Thrombophilia is a blood clotting disorder that increases the risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels. One of the most common causes of inherited thrombophilia is factor V Leiden. Learn about the symptoms, causes and management of FVL.

Prothrombin gene mutation

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Thrombophilia is a blood clotting that increases the risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels. The second most common type of inherited thrombophilia is the prothrombin gene mutation.

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.

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.

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.

Organization tips for caregivers of a child with complex medical needs

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Taking care of a medically complex child can be a daunting task. Staying organized may help to make your life easier.

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.

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.

Leukemia and weight gain

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Learn why children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk for becoming overweight.

Turner syndrome

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An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.

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.

Weight gain after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn how to prevent and manage your child's weight gain, after a transplant.

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.

Screening for related conditions to diabetes (comorbidity)

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An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.

Excess weight gain after brain tumour treatment

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An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

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.