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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.
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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?
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Handling Diabetes When You're Sick for Teens
Being sick is no fun for anyone. For people with diabetes, being sick can also affect blood sugar levels.
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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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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.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens
In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.
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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.
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Acanthosis Nigricans for Teens
Acanthosis nigricans is a darkening and thickening of the skin that can be a sign of other medical conditions. Find out more.
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Vaginal Yeast Infections for Teens
What are vaginal yeast infections? Can anything be done to prevent them?
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What's the Difference Between a Treatment and a Cure? for Teens
Doctors can treat medical problems and sometimes cure them. But what's the difference between a "treatment" and a "cure"? Find out.