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  • Your Diabetes Health Care Team for Teens


    It takes all of your team members — you, your parents, doctors, dietitians, and mental health pros — to help you take care of your diabetes.

  • Carbohydrates and Diabetes for Teens


    If you have diabetes, your doctor may have recommended keeping track of how many carbohydrates (carbs) you eat. But what exactly are carbs and how do they affect your blood sugar?

  • Choosing Your Own Doctor for Teens


    You deserve medical care from someone who helps you feel comfortable and understood. Get tips on finding the best doctor for you.

  • Feeling Comfortable With a Doctor of a Different Gender for Teens


    Seeing a new doctor can feel awkward if the person is a different gender and the visit is about something sensitive. These tips can help you feel more at ease.

  • Should You Tell the Doctor if You're Having Sex? for Teens


    Having sex can affect your health in ways you might not see or feel, so it's important to tell your doctor. Here’s how.

  • Adolescent Medicine Specialists for Teens


    Adolescent medicine doctors are specialists who have extra training in the medical and emotional issues that many teens face.

  • Can a Doctor Tell During Your Pelvic Exam if You've Had Sex? for Teens


    Most of the time, a doctor can't tell if a girl has had sex just from a pelvic exam. But you should let your doctor know if you've had sex anyway. Here's why.

  • Taking Charge of Your Medical Care for Teens


    Figuring out health care is part of becoming an independent adult. Here are tips for teens on what that involves, and how to choose your own doctor.

  • Talking to Your Doctor for Teens


    People who play a role in their own health care make better decisions and stay healthier. Here are tips for teens on how (and why) to build a bond with your doctor.

  • Can a Doctor Tell if You've Been Masturbating? for Teens


    The only way a doctor might know if someone has been masturbating is if the area was irritated enough to make it red or a darker shade than usual.