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1.Kids' Diabetes Center
If you want to know more about diabetes, here's your one-stop shop.
2.School and Diabetes
Are you on your own at school when you're dealing with diabetes? Not at all. Your teachers, coaches, school nurse - and even your friends - can help you out.
3.¿Es posible prevenir la diabetes?
La diabetes es un problema de salud que afecta a niños de todas las edades, pero no se contrae con la misma facilidad que un resfriado. En algunos casos, la diabetes puede prevenirse. ¿Cómo? Vamos a enterarnos.
4.Nick Jonas & Diabetes: Call Me Mr. Positive
Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers talks about how he handles his superstar life and type 1 diabetes.
5.Your Diabetes Health Care Team
When you have diabetes, you and your family have a lot to learn. The good news is that people you can count on will help you understand diabetes and how to stay healthy.
6.Carbohydrates and Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you might think you shouldn't eat carbohydrates (carbs) at all. But all kids, including kids with diabetes, can and should eat carbs as part of a healthy diet.
7.Keeping Track of Your Blood Sugar
Checking your blood sugar levels is a really important part of taking care of diabetes. Why? Because knowing what those levels are will help you keep your blood sugar under control - something that helps you feel good and keeps you healthy.
8.Medicines for Diabetes
For most kids with diabetes, taking medicine is an important part of staying healthy.
9.Sports, Exercise, and Diabetes
Like anyone else, people with diabetes are healthier if they get plenty of exercise. They also have the same chances of excelling at sports. Whether you want to go for the gold or just go hiking in your hometown, your diabetes won't hold you back.
10.Weight and Diabetes
Being at a healthy weight is a good idea for everyone, but it's even more important for kids with diabetes.
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