Explore the understated impact of hyperglycemia fears in diabetic children, the need for enhanced research, and strategies for safe diabetes management.
Youth
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Dexcom and Division I college athletes have teamed up to encourage other people living with diabetes to fully participate in sports.
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Obesity affects about one in five children in the United States and can lead to many health issues down the road, including type 2 diabetes. For the first time, the AAP...
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A mother shares her story of loss and devastation, exposing how teens with diabetes may be suffering silently, tormented by the effects of a disease they don’t want to...
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The FDA recently approved Wegovy (semaglutide), a GLP-1 receptor agonist, as a weight loss treatment for teens ages 12 and up. Wegovy is now the first once-weekly weight...
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The constant stress of managing type 1 diabetes and the vigilance required can quickly lead to burnout. Learn how to recognize it and find the support you need.
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A U.S. clinical trial is recruiting adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 with type 1 diabetes who are willing to add an SGLT2 inhibitor to their treatment regimen...
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A U.S. clinical trial is recruiting children between the ages of 4 and 17 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes whose families are interested in having their children try...
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Based on recently published clinical trial data, an ultra rapid-acting mealtime insulin was just approved for use in children with diabetes, expanding the mealtime...
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The number of youths being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes each year is on the rise. Learn about the early signs of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, the...
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Coco, Disney Publishing Worldwide's first character with type 1 diabetes. In partnership with Lilly Diabetes, Disney Publishing Worldwide has created its first character...
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The start of the school year can be a stressful time for parents of children with diabetes. Learn more about the documentation schools require, how to talk to school...
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Having to consider your child’s diabetes management on top of your own self-care can be a huge challenge to maintaining good mental health. Here are some tips from...
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Whether you’re new to parenting a child with diabetes or your family has lived with the condition for years, finding excellent childcare is crucial, but it also might be...
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Chronic obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and fatty liver disease were previously only seen in adults...
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The Your SAY: Hypoglycemia study is a 30-minute online survey that will help an international research team understand how severe low blood sugar affects quality of life...
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Gestational diabetes affects as many as 1 in 10 pregnancies in the US and can have negative consequences for both the parent and the baby. Proper exercise may help you...
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The FreeStyle Libre 3 has been cleared by the FDA for people ages four and older. The new continuous glucose monitor is as small as two stacked US pennies, provides real...
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Katie Bacon talks with healthcare professionals, parents, and students about when and how to give children and teens more responsibility in their diabetes management
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A low carb diet can be difficult to follow, especially for children. Katie Bacon explains several ways in which low carb principles can be adapted to real life