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La diabetes: ¿Qué es cierto y qué es falso?
Existe una gran cantidad de información sobre la diabetes, pero parte de ella es falsa o incorrecta. Y seguir consejos erróneos podría convertir a un diabético en una persona realmente enferma.
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PB & Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get a blast of flavor from these peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chip cookies.
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Quick Pickles
Like pickles? You can make them at home with this overnight recipe.
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Spicy Black Bean Cilantro Dip
In under 10 minutes, you could be snacking on this yummy black bean dip.
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5-Spice Chicken Salad Wrap
Cold and spicy chicken salad makes a perfect lunch. Give it a try!
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Crock-Pot Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal
This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but it's so delicious, everyone will enjoy it! Just put the ingredients in the slow cooker before you go to bed and enjoy warm, hearty oatmeal in the morning!
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Baked Salmon Sticks With Creamy Lemon-Dill Dip
Get a protein-packed main dish with this salmon recipe.
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Diabetes: La historia de Lindsey (video)
Lindsey tiene 12 años y, hace 3 meses se enteró de que padece diabetes. Debió hacer muchos cambios, pero ha aprendido a estar preparada con los elementos para la diabetes y algunos alimentos, en especial cuando sabe que pasará la noche fuera de su hogar.
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Diabetes: La historia de Grace (video)
Con la ayuda y el apoyo de su familia, Grace maneja su diabetes para mantenerse sana.
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Pérdida de peso: La historia de Brandon (video)
Gracias a la bicicleta, Brandon logró tener un peso saludable. Entérate de cómo lo logró y cómo se siente más seguro que nunca.
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Diabetes: Grace’s Story (Video)
Kids who have diabetes don't have to do it alone. Grace gets help and support from her family.
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Lentils of the Southwest
An elementary school team in New Mexico came up with this spicy lentil chili recipe. Suggest it to your school cafeteria or try it at home.
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Diabetes: Lindsey’s Story (Video)
Lindsey found out 3 months ago that she has diabetes. Of the condition, she says, "Don't let it stop you." Find out more in this video.
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Cómo aplicar una inyección de insulina
Observación: Esta información tiene fines únicamente educativos. Si deseas recibir instrucciones específicas sobre cómo aplicar una inyección de insulina, habla con tu médico.
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Planes de comidas: toda la información que los niños con diabetes deben conocer
Los planes de comidas no te indican exactamente qué comer, pero puede que contengan información general, como qué grupo de alimentos escoger y cuándo comerlos.
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Los carbohidratos y la diabetes
Seguir un plan de comidas puede ayudar a los niños a lograr un equilibrio entre los carbohidratos, los medicamentos y el ejercicio para mantener un nivel sano de azúcar en la sangre.
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Controlar la diabetes cuando estás enfermo
¿Sabías que enfermarse puede aumentar o disminuir tu nivel de azúcar en la sangre? Es cierto; por eso, estar enfermo puede ser más complicado para un niño con diabetes.
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La escuela y la diabetes
Tus maestros, tus entrenadores, el enfermero escolar e incluso tus amigos te pueden ayudar.
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Realizar un seguimiento del azúcar en la sangre
Controlar tus niveles de azúcar en la sangre es una parte muy importante de los cuidados en la diabetes.
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La pirámide nutricional se convierte en un plato
Plato = Símbolo nuevo de alimentación saludable.
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Diabetes Center
Diabetes means a problem with insulin, an important hormone in the body. Find out how children with diabetes can stay healthy and do the normal stuff kids like to do.
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Obtención de un análisis de orina (video)
¿Qué es un análisis de orina? ¡Observe paso a paso cómo se realiza!
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Exámenes medicos: que se puede esperar (video)
Estos videos muestran lo que ocurre en algunas de los examenes médicos más comunes.
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Obtención de un análisis de sangre (video)
¿Qué es un análisis de sangre? ¡Observe paso a paso cómo se realiza!
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El equipo médico para tu diabetes
El cuidado de la diabetes requiere de los conocimientos expertos de muchos profesionales de la salud. De hecho, contarás con tu propio equipo de expertos para que te ayuden.
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Nick Jonas & Diabetes: Call Me Mr. Positive
Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers talks about how he handles his superstar life and type 1 diabetes.
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Cuando el nivel de azúcar en sangre es muy bajo
La Hipoglucemia es el término médico que se utiliza para referirse a las concentraciones bajas de azúcar en sangre. Requiere tratamiento inmediato. ¿Por qué? Porque la glucosa, o azúcar, es el principal combustible del cuerpo. Esto significa que tu cuerpo —incluyendo tu cerebro- necesita glucosa para funcionar correctamente.
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Cuando el nivel de azúcar en sangre es muy elevado
La glucosa, o azúcar, es el principal combustible del cuerpo. Esto significa que tu cuerpo —incluyendo tu cerebro— necesita glucosa para funcionar adecuadamente. Pero a pesar de que necesitamos la glucosa como fuente de energía, un exceso de glucosa en sangre puede ser perjudicial.
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El control de la diabetes: por qué es importante
¿Has visto alguna vez uno de esos enormes globos de los desfiles del Día de Acción de Gracias en EEUU o en grandes fiesta? Independientemente de que sean de Pepe Esponja o de Bullwinkle, un pequeño ejército de personas tiene que sujetar fuertemente las cuerdas. Si no lo hicieran, los globos se elevarían hacia el cielo. La diabetes es un poco como eso.
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Deporte, ejercicio y diabetes
Como todo hijo de vecino, las personas que tienen diabetes están más sanas si hacen mucho ejercicio. También tienen las mismas probabilidades de destacar en el deporte. Independientemente de que aspires a una medalla de oro olímpico o que solo te apetezca salir de excursión por los alrededores, la diabetes no debería ser ningún impedimento.
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Diabetes tipo 2: ¿Qué es?
Existen dos tipos principales de diabetes, cuyos nombres no son muy interesantes. Se denominan "diabetes tipo 1" y "diabetes tipo 2." Veamos en qué consiste la diabetes tipo 2, un problema de salud que afecta a niños y adultos.
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Diabetes tipo 2: ¿Cuál es el tratamiento?
¿Qué recursos resultan útiles para retener toda esta información? Contar con un plan por escrito. Los niños (y los adultos) que padecen diabetes tienen su propio plan de tratamiento.
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Diabetes tipo 1: ¿Qué es?
Quizá conozcas a un niño que siempre come algo durante un partido de fútbol. O tal vez conozcas a alguien que va a la enfermería de la escuela antes del almuerzo para darse una inyección. Existen miles de niños en todo el mundo que pasan por situaciones como éstas cada día porque padecen diabetes tipo 1. ¿Qué es la diabetes tipo 1?
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Diabetes tipo 1: ¿Cuál es el tratamiento?
¿Qué recursos resultan útiles para retener toda esta información? Contar con un plan por escrito. Los niños y los adultos que padecen diabetes tienen su propio plan de tratamiento.
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Blood Glucose Record
Some kids who have diabetes need to regularly check their blood sugar levels. This form can help you keep track of the readings. Talk with your parents and doctor to see if this should be part of your diabetes managment plan.
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3-Day Food Diary
Some kids with diabetes might need to keep track of what they eat. A food diary can be helpful. Ask your parents and doctor if this should be part of your diabetes management plan.
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La historia de la diabetes de Chandler
¿Cuánto sabes sobre la diabetes? Posiblemente estés enterado de que es una enfermedad que hace que el cuerpo de una persona no pueda controlar la cantidad de azúcar (o glucosa) en la sangre. También es posible que sepas que la gente con diabetes tiene que prestar mucha atención a lo que come y recibir inyecciones para mantenerse sana. Pero, ¿cómo es la vida de una persona que tiene diabetes? ¡Simplemente pregúntale a Chandler!
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Chandler’s Diabetes Story
People who have diabetes have to pay special attention to what they eat and need to stay aware of the amount of sugar in their blood. So what's it like to have diabetes? Just ask Chandler!
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El peso y la diabetes
Lograr un peso saludable es bueno para todos, pero es aún más importante para los niños que padecen diabetes. ¿Por qué? Porque el sobrepeso puede hacer que resulte más difícil mantener los niveles de azúcar en sangre bajo control.
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¿Es posible prevenir la diabetes?
La diabetes es un problema de salud que afecta a niños de todas las edades, pero no se contrae con la misma facilidad que un resfriado. En algunos casos, la diabetes puede prevenirse. ¿Cómo? Vamos a enterarnos.
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Diabetes: Cómo enfrentar los sentimientos que genera
Enfrentarse con la diabetes puede provocar una variedad de sentimientos, en especial inmediatamente después de que un niño se entera de que padece esta enfermedad. Vamos a hablar de cuáles son los sentimientos que puede generar la diabetes y de cómo encontrar la manera de sentirse mejor.
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How to Give an Insulin Injection
Note: This step-by-step graphic is for educational purposes only. For specific guidance on giving an insulin injection, please talk with your doctor.
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When Blood Sugar Is Too Low
Hypoglycemia is the medical word for low blood sugar level. It needs to be treated right away. Learn more about what to do when blood sugar is too low in this article for kids.
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Your Diabetes Health Care Team
When you have diabetes, you and your family have a lot to learn. The good news is that people you can count on will help you understand diabetes and how to stay healthy.
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Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
Kids with type 2 diabetes have to take some important steps to feel good and stay healthy. Find out more about treating type 2 diabetes in this article for kids.
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Type 1 Diabetes: How Is It Treated?
Kids who have type 1 diabetes need to take some important steps to feel good and stay healthy.
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Diabetes: What’s True and False?
There's a lot of info and advice out there about diabetes, but some is wrong or bad. Here's what's true - and what's false.
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Keeping Track of Your Blood Sugar
Checking your blood sugar levels is a really important part of managing diabetes. Knowing those levels will help you keep your blood sugar under control - and that helps you feel good and keeps you healthy.
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Medicines for Diabetes
For most kids with diabetes, taking medicine is an important part of staying healthy.
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Diabetes Control: Why It’s Important
Keeping blood sugar levels under control can help keep you healthy and prevent health problems from happening down the road. Find out more.
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When Blood Sugar Is Too High
Too much glucose in the blood can be unhealthy. Learn more about what to do when blood sugar is too high in this article for kids.
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School and Diabetes
Are you on your own at school when you're dealing with diabetes? Not at all. Your teachers, coaches, school nurse - and even your friends - can help you out.
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Handling Diabetes When You’re Sick
Being sick can increase or decrease your blood sugar level if you have diabetes. Find out more about dealing with sick days in this article for kids.
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Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
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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Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings
Dealing with diabetes can stir up a lot of different emotions. Find out more about dealing with your feelings if you're a kid with diabetes.
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Type 1 Diabetes: What Is It?
Thousands of kids all over the world have type 1 diabetes, a disease that affects how the body uses glucose.
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Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
Diabetes is a health problem that affects kids of all ages, but you can't catch it like a cold. In some cases, diabetes can be prevented. Find out how.
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Sports, Exercise, and Diabetes
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.
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Meal Plans: What Kids With Diabetes Need to Know
Meal plans help people with diabetes eat right and stay healthy. What's a meal plan?
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Weight and Diabetes
Being at a healthy weight is a good idea for everyone, but it's even more important for kids with diabetes.
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Eating Out When You Have Diabetes
Everybody loves to eat out. Can kids with diabetes go out to restaurants?
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Carbohydrates and Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you might think you shouldn't eat carbohydrates (carbs) at all. But all kids, including kids with diabetes, can and should eat carbs as part of a healthy diet.
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Word! Insulin Resistance
Even though the pancreas is still making insulin, the body doesn't let insulin do its job as well and it's harder for glucose to get into the cells. This is called insulin resistance.
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Word! Polyphagia
Polyphagia is the medical word for eating very large amounts of food.
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Word! Islet Cells
The pancreas contains clusters of cells that produce hormones. These clusters are known as islets.
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Word! Fats
Like carbohydrates and proteins, fats are one of the three main components of the food you eat.
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Word! Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is sometimes called "sugar diabetes." When someone has diabetes, his or her body doesn't use glucose properly.
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Word! Retinopathy
Retinopathy is the medical word for disease of the retina.
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Word! Polyuria
Someone who has uncontrolled diabetes may urinate (pee) a lot. Polyuria is the medial word for this.
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Word! Polydipsia
If someone's diabetes isn't under control, he or she might be really thirsty and drink a lot of fluids. Polydipsia is the medical word for this.
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Word! Pancreas
The pancreas is a long, flat gland in your belly.
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Word! Neuropathy
Neuropathy is the medical word for disease of the nervous system.
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Word! Nephropathy
Kidney disease caused by diabetes is called diabetic nephropathy.
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Word! Kidney
The kidneys are a pair of organs that filter waste materials out of the blood.
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Word! Ketones
When fat is broken down, chemicals called ketones are produced.
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Word! Ketoacidosis
Ketoacidosis, a condition that can happen to people with diabetes, occurs when the body uses fat instead of glucose for fuel.
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Word! Insulin Pump
A person needs the hormone insulin so the body can function properly. If a person's body doesn't make enough insulin, one way to get it is through an insulin pump.
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Word! Insulin Injections
Insulin is an important hormone that keeps your body working. If a person doesn't make enough of this substance, he or she may need to get insulin injections.
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Word! Insulin
If someone has diabetes, he or she has trouble with a hormone called insulin.
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Word! Hypoglycemia
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.
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Word! Hyperglycemia
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.
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Word! Hormones
Hormones are special chemicals your body makes to help it do certain things - like grow up!
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Word! Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test (Hemoglobin A1c)
This blood test can tell someone with diabetes if his or her diabetes is under control or out of control.
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Word! Glycogen
When the body has extra glucose, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is called glycogen.
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Word! Glycemic Index
The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and changes them to a type of sugar called glucose. The glycemic index is a way of measuring how fast this occurs and how a food affects blood glucose levels.
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Word! Glucose
When you eat, your body turns the food into a sugar called glucose. Like gas for a car, glucose provides fuel for your cells.
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Word! Glucagon
Glucagon is a hormone that raises the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood.
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Word! Fatty Acids
Like gas for a car, glucose is fuel for your cells. But if glucose isn't available, fatty acids may be used instead.
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Word! Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs)
Do you need someone to help you understand diabetes? Try a certified diabetes educator.
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Word! Exchange Meal Plan
People who have diabetes need to pay attention to what they're eating. The exchange meal plan can help them do that.
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Word! Carbohydrate Counting
Many people with diabetes count their carbohydrates to keep track of how much they're eating.
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Word! Carbohydrate
Like proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of the three main components of food.
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Word! Bolus
For someone with diabetes, a bolus means a single, large dose of insulin taken to handle a rise in blood glucose (a type of sugar).
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Word! Blood Glucose Meter
A blood glucose meter is a small, portable machine that's used to check how much glucose (a type of sugar) is in the blood (also known as the blood glucose level).
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Word! Blood Glucose Level
Blood glucose level is the amount of glucose in the blood.
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Word! Beta Cells
Beta cells make insulin, a hormone that controls the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood.
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Word! Autoimmunity
Your immune system fights infections and illnesses. But sometimes the immune system makes a mistake and attacks part of the body. This is called autoimmunity.
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Learning About Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are a component of food. Find out why you need them in this article for kids.
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About Recipes for Kids With Diabetes
Just like everyone else, kids who have diabetes need to eat a variety of healthy foods. Give these nutritious recipes a try!
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Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables
Try this zesty main course of turkey and veggies.
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Tomato Basil Pizza
Try this fresh and bubbly English muffin pizza.
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Southwestern Popcorn
Enjoy this high-fiber snack with a spicy twist.
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Strawberry Graham Dip
Looking for a snack? Try this strawberry dip with crackers.
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Vegetable Skillet Frittata
This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but it's so yummy, everyone will enjoy it!
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Salmon Salad
Ten minutes prep time gets you a tasty, protein-packed lunch. Try salmon salad!
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Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich
Ever had fresh pear and cheese together? Try it in this grilled cheese recipe.
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Orange Spritzer
If you like a fizzy drink, try this alternative to soda.
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Club Wrap
This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.
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Breakfast on the Go
This recipe is especially for kids with diabetes, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone's diet.
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Word! Urinalysis
Ever peed in a cup?
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Word! Pediatric Endocrinologist
This is the name for the type of doctor who deals with hormones, those special chemical substances your body produces that make things happen all over the body (especially during puberty).