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Overview
of Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
This informative online overview provides
primary health care providers and the media with an update on the
subject of diabetes in children and adolescents. It addresses the
different types of diabetes, current epidemiological data on the
scope of the problem, testing criteria to help identify type 2
diabetes in children early, and the latest science-based clinical
practice recommendations for blood glucose goals, treating
hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and for monitoring complications and
reducing the risk or heart attack and stroke.
Included are topics on family support, transition to independence,
diabetes at school, and information about camps and support groups.
A summary of current research, a list of resources, and online links
to other materials are provided.
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