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Managing the Diagnosis of Your Child with Type 1 Diabetes
type1diabetes.about.com — “To learn that your child has type 1 diabetes can be quite a shock. The first response many parents have is bewilderment. How did my child get diabetes, you might ask? Other questions follow. What does this mean for my child’s future? How is this going to change our family? Am I going to be able to adequately care for my child’s needs? Here are ways to help you focus on those key adjustments.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Becoming a Student of Diabetes
type1diabetes.about.com — “The cliche that knowledge is power holds true when it comes to learning about diabetes. The more you know about diabetes the greater your confidence in using the many resources available to you to live a full and satisfying life. Here are four ways you can begin building that confidence right away.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Insulin Resistance – What is Insulin Resistance
type1diabetes.about.com — “Insulin resistance is a condition where your body is unable to effectively use the insulin that it makes. If insulin resistance continues, it can lead to a number of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Artificial Pancreas - What Is An Artificial Pancreas
type1diabetes.about.com — “While still in development, an artificial pancreas takes the place of a pancreas that no longer produces insulin. It uses the latest high-tech advances to both monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin in precise amounts.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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How Self-Beliefs Affects Diabetes Management
type1diabetes.about.com — “What you think about yourself has a huge effect on how you manage your diabetes. Your perception of your ability is a greater predictor of your behavior than your actual ability or knowledge. Find out how you can develop healthy self-beliefs that will help you better manage your diabetes.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Using Rewards to Motivate Your Teen with Diabetes
type1diabetes.about.com — “It's not uncommon for parents use rewards to motivate their teen to take responsibility for their diabetes management. But does it accomplish any real long-term change? There are good and bad types of rewards for reinforcing health diabetes management skills in your teen. Find out what they are.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Managing Caregiver Burnout When a Child has Diabetes
type1diabetes.about.com — “When a child has diabetes, it can be seem like an all-consuming, never-ending string of tasks that gradually take over your entire life. When you begin to feel this way, you are either close to or in what is commonly called caregiver burnout. The good news is that caregiver burnout is not inevitable. And, emerging from burnout is very doable if you are currently in that state.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Basal and Bolus Insulin – What are Basal and Bolus Insulin
type1diabetes.about.com — “Both basal and bolus insulin are needed to balance the glucose in the body. But each has a different role and must be carefully planned in order to give the proper insulin coverage that your body needs.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Traveling With Type 1 - What to Know When Traveling With Type 1
type1diabetes.about.com — “Traveling with type 1 diabetes doesn't have to be a hassle. It simply takes some planning. Learn some important travels tips that will help you effectively manage your diabetes on the road.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Fear of Needles – Helping Your Child Overcome Fear of Needles
type1diabetes.about.com — “Fear of needles would be a concern to any parent of a child with type 1 diabetes. You know that blood sugar checks and insulin shots are not negotiable. So, how do you cope with your child's fear and also practice ongoing management. Learn five sound tips to help with these fears.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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Diabetes Emergencies - Prepare for Diabetes Emergencies.
type1diabetes.about.com — “Diabetes Emergencies can be a common occurrence for some. But even when they are rare, it can be very scary. The good news is that most diabetes-related emergencies can be prevented. Learn how to treat an emergency situation when it arises and prevent future ones from happening.” View full resource at type1diabetes.about.com
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