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About
Diabetes What Is Diabetes? Diabetes Control Diabetes Prevention Resources on Children and Adolescents More Diabetes Resources Diabetes Organizations NDEP's Publications Catalog |
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| About 150,000 school-aged children and adolescents have diabetes. As obesity rates in children continue to soar, type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be seen primarily in adults over age 45, is becoming more common in young people. Children with diabetes and their families, health care providers, and school personnel face unique challenges when dealing with diabetes. Learn more about type 1 and type 2 diabetes in young people and how to help them manage the disease and ensure their health and well-being. | ||||||||
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Helping the Student
with Diabetes Succeed Use this comprehensive guide designed to empower school personnel, parents, and students to create a safe learning environment and equal access to educational opportunities for all students with diabetes. Print version (PDF* 1.4MB) Order School Guide |
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Tip Sheets for Children with Type 2 Diabetes These colorful tip sheets provide basic information about type 2 diabetes and encourage young people to take steps to manage the disease for a long and healthy life. Written in simple language, the tip sheets are helpful for anyone who has type 2 diabetes and their loved ones. Topics include:
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Diabetes in Children and Adolescents Fact Sheet Use this fact sheet to learn more about the different types of diabetes, special issues related to children, legal considerations, and resources. Print version (PDF* 116k) |
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Resource
Directory: Diabetes in Children and Adolescents This web-based directory provides links to governmental, educational, and voluntary organizations and resources related to diabetes and children and adolescent health. Print version (PDF* 516k) |
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Bibliography As science moves forward, more is learned about diabetes in children and adolescents. This online resource provides an overview of recent articles in the field that are published as consensus statements, commentaries or editorials, epidemiology or review articles, or articles related to diabetes prevention or treatment. Print version (PDF* 29k) |
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Other Resources: National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse Take a look at all of the additional resources the NIDDK has to offer. *PDF files require
the free
Adobe Acrobat Reader application for viewing. |
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