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Kids, teens & diabetes

Information about kids, teens & diabetes

When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, family life and daily routines may seem more complicated in the beginning.

Adjusting after diagnosis

Information to help parents and families once their child has been diagnosed with diabetes.

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Kids & type 1

Learn how to talk to your child about type 1 diabetes and manage the disease together.

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Kids & type 2

Understand the risk factors and signs, and learn how to manage type 2 diabetes in children.

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Eating at school

Good nutrition and physical activity help kids grow, learn, and build strong bones and muscles.

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Kids & physical activity

The social, emotional, health and educational benefits of activity for kids with diabetes

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Teens & diabetes

As children grow into young adults, it is important that they develop the skills and confidence to manage their diabetes independently.

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Tools & resources

Take charge of your health with tools and resources from Diabetes Canada.

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Recipes

Learn more about how to incorporate good-for-you foods into your meals and enjoy recipes like Blueberry Bannock, a baked version of a traditional Indigenous dish.

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Webinars

Gain knowledge on numerous diabetes-related topics from the comfort of your own home.

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