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July 12, 2023

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Diabetes in kids: Warning signs you should know

Recognizing diabetes is not as easy as many people think — especially when it’s a child with diabetes. Here are the signs and symptoms you need to know to identify diabetes in kids early — and why early intervention is key.

How lifestyle changes can slow progression of Type 2 diabetes

You have a lot of control over factors that affect diabetes.

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Understanding type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids

With multiple types of diabetes, it’s hard to understand the difference. Get the facts on both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and how each affects children.

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Surgery showing promise in reversing type 2 diabetes

Many individuals with type 2 diabetes who have gastric bypass see results even before leaving the hospital.

Fighting the prediabetes epidemic

Most people with prediabetes don't realize it. Here's what to know to prevent full-blown diabetes.

How to spot the first signs of diabetes

Diabetes symptoms might be overlooked. Here's how this illness is diagnosed.

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