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Posted by: Jennifer Ladd, MD, MSc on Nov 06, 2025

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are becoming more common in kids—but early action can make a big difference. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand risk factors, and support your child through healthy lifestyle changes and medical care.

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10 Things You Need to Know about Type 1 Diabetes
Having a child diagnosed with a life-long condition like diabetes can be very overwhelming, difficult and frustrating, but being informed can help you and your child manage this disease. Here's 10 things you need to know about type 1 diabetes.
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10 Tips for Families New to Type 1 Diabetes
Parents and kids facing a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes are beginning a long-term period of learning basic and then more complex points of diabetes management.

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Beyond Type 1 Diabetes: Could Your Child Have a Different Type?

Oct 29, 2024

Although type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children, there are other types of diabetes that can occur. Read More

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Klinefelter Syndrome: An Extra X Makes the Diagnosis

Feb 23, 2024

Klinefelter syndrome is very common, affecting approximately 1 in 600 males, although many individuals may go undiagnosed. Read More

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Type 1 Diabetes: Early Detection Can Lead to DKA Prevention

Nov 07, 2023

If your child is drinking more than usual, urinating more than usual, bedwetting, or losing weight that they do not mean to, it is important to see a healthcare provider right away. Doing so may help lead to an earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and prevent DKA. Read More

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Turner Syndrome: Unique as a Butterfly

Sep 05, 2023

Turner Syndrome is a genetic condition, a difference in the number or type of sex chromosomes, in those assigned female at birth. Read More

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Are You Worried About Your Child's Height?

Jul 26, 2023

Short stature, or shorter height, is a common reason for a visit to a pediatric endocrinologist, a specialist in growth and hormones, but it does not always mean that there is an underlying health concern. Read More