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  • Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Teens


    It's perfectly normal for people with diabetes to feel sad, angry, confused, upset, alone, embarrassed, and even jealous. After all, these are natural emotions that everyone feels from time to time. But how can you cope?

  • Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Parents


    If your child has diabetes, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the physical effects. But it's also important to understand the emotional issues surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.

  • Dealing With Feelings About Diabetes for Teens


    Living with diabetes can be challenging at times, but dealing with challenges builds resilience. This section has advice on coping so you can get on with your life.

  • How to Stay Healthy With Type 1 Diabetes for Kids


    Kids who have type 1 diabetes need to take some important steps to feel good and stay healthy.

  • Diabetes: When to Call the Doctor for Teens


    Taking care of your diabetes includes knowing when to call a doctor and get medical help.

  • Helping Your Child Adjust to Diabetes for Parents


    Learn all you can about diabetes so you'll be better prepared to talk about it with your child.

  • What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens


    Teens with type 2 diabetes have to pay close attention to what they eat and do.

  • Being Active When You Have Diabetes for Kids


    Like anyone else, kids with diabetes can enjoy sports. Whether you want to go for the gold or just go hiking in your hometown, your diabetes won't hold you back.

  • 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.

  • When Blood Sugar Is Too High for Teens


    For people with diabetes, controlling blood sugar levels is important. Having a blood sugar level that's too high can make you feel lousy, and having high blood sugar levels a lot can be unhealthy.