Until recently, the form of diabetes diagnosed in the majority of children was type 1, also known as juvenile diabetes. These days, more and more children and teens are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease traditionally seen only in adults. Learning that your child has childhood diabetes can be quite a shock. Read our articles that cover the basics of diabetes treatment, as well as issues you may experience in the months and years ahead.
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Types of Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes Type 1 formerly called juvenile diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young ...
Source: Defeat Diabetes Foundation
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Growing Up: Teens and Diabetes
Teens deal with a lot of changes in their bodies as they mature. Both guys and girls will have big physical and ...
Source: American Diabetes Association
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Dealing With the Ups and Downs of Diabetes
Feelings Many teens like you deal with diabetes everyday. Most of the time, it’s not a problem, ...
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