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Medical Care During Pregnancy for Parents
The sooner in pregnancy good care begins, the better for the health of both moms and their babies. Here's what to expect.
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Overweight and Obesity for Parents
Preventing kids from becoming overweight means making choices in the way your family eats and exercises, and how you spend time together.
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Sports, Exercise, and Diabetes for Teens
Teens with diabetes can exercise and play sports at the same level as everyone else, so whether you want to go for the gold or just go hiking in your hometown, diabetes shouldn't hold you back.
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Kids
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. Find out more about a kind of diabetes called type 2 diabetes in this article for kids.
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A to Z: Gastroparesis for Parents
Learn more about this problem of the stomach and digestive tract.
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What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Parents
In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t use glucose for energy, making blood sugar levels get too high. People with diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump.
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Why Are Babies Born Early? for Parents
Many things can cause a baby to be born early or with health problems. Some of these things can be controlled, but others can’t. Find out what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy.
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A to Z: Diabetes, Type 1 for Parents
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin, a chemical in the body that helps glucose enter the cells.
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Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising? for Teens
Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn.
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A to Z: Diabetes for Parents
Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body handles glucose, a sugar released by the foods we eat.