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Type 1 Diabetes and Your Child
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When Your Child Has Diabetes
Finding out that your child has diabetes can be frightening. All the things you need to know may seem overwhelming. But you don't have to learn it all right away. You and your child can learn together. Read on to find out more about diabetes and how to manage it.

A Lifelong Condition
Diabetes is a serious, lifelong (chronic) condition. But it can be managed so that your child can live a full, healthy life. The key is teamwork. You and your family will need to work closely with your child's healthcare providers. Together, you can help your child learn good skills for managing diabetes. And that can help your child stay healthy, now and in the future. 2a11309


 
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