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How to Stay Healthy With Type 2 Diabetes for Kids

Kids with type 2 diabetes can do things to feel good and stay healthy. Find out more in this article for kids.
Treating Type 2 Diabetes for Parents

Kids who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes follow a diabetes care plan to help them manage the condition and stay healthy and active.
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Parents

Learning what you can about type 2 diabetes will let you help your child manage and live with the disease. Here are the basics.
Insulin Resistance for Parents

Insulin resistance happens when the body does not respond properly to insulin. It can can raise a child's risk for type 2 diabetes and other health problems.
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens

Teens with type 2 diabetes have to pay close attention to what they eat and do.
When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem for Teens

A couple of pounds of extra body fat are not a health risk for most people. But when people are severely overweight, it can cause health problems.
Metabolic Syndrome for Parents

Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that put kids at risk for heart disease and diabetes. With lifestyle changes, many kids improve their health and reduce their risk of disease.
About Overweight and Obesity for Teens

We use the words "oveweight" and "obese" a lot, but they actually have medical meanings. Find out how doctors diagnose these conditions and what they mean for a person's health.
Weight Loss Surgery for Teens

Weight loss surgery works. But it's serious stuff, both physically and emotionally. Find out about two weight loss surgery options for teens.
Weight Loss Surgery for Parents

When diet and exercise aren't enough to help shed stubborn pounds, weight loss surgery may be an option for teens who are very overweight.

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.