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      Food issues at different ages for a child with diabetes

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      Find tips on how to manage changes in your child's diet so that they have no impact on your child's health.

      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.

      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.

      The diabetes team

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

      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.

      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.

      Eating healthy

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      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      The basics of a healthy diet

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      Learn about macronutrients and micronutrients and how eating a balance of these can help support your mood and general wellbeing.

      What is diabetes

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      Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Turner syndrome

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

      The glycemic index and diabetes

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      Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with diabetes

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      Find out what to expect when your infant, toddler or preschooler has diabetes, and what you need to know to manage it.

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