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Other late effects of diabetes

Learn about other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.

Complications of diabetes

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

Polydactyly of the foot

Polydactyly of the foot is a genetic condition where a person is born with one or more extra toes. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.

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.

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.

Diabetes

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This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.

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.

Foot and ankle: Metatarsus adductus

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Metatarsus adductus occurs when the outside border of the foot curves inwards. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises that may help to straighten the foot.

The diabetes team

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

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.

Ganglion cyst in the foot and ankle

Ganglion cysts are fluid filled cysts that can develop around joints or tendons in the foot and ankle. Learn more about this condition and how it 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.

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.

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease

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Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.

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.

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.

Foot and ankle: Clubfoot - Treatment with a boots and bar orthosis

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Clubfoot is a malformation of the foot present at birth that causes the foot to be turned inward and downward. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.

Foot and ankle: Positional clubfoot

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Positional clubfoot is a condition that can affect one or both feet of newborn babies. Learn more about why this happens and stretches and exercises to help treat clubfoot.

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.

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.

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.

Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

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Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

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.

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.

Foot and ankle: Idiopathic toe walking

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Learn stretches and strengthening exercises and about proper shoes to help your child if they walk on their toes beyond three years of age.