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… Type 2 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health Tools What … What is type 2 diabetes in children? Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which a person … in their blood. Experts believe the disease develops in children the same way it does in adults. Insulin is a …
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… Stress in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Overview Children and teens notice and react to stress in their … feel sad or scared. Build trust. Let your child know that mistakes are learning experiences. Be supportive . Listen to …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause … 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it usually starts in children or young adults. It's a lifelong disease. But with … few days to weeks. At first, symptoms may be overlooked or mistaken for another illness, like influenza (flu). How is …
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… Cholesterol in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … a family history of high cholesterol. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your child's doctor may suggest a … should have a cholesterol test. Cholesterol levels for children and teens For children and teens: footnote 1 , …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing … eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of certain foods, … may worry you to see your child eat very little at a meal. Children tend to eat the same number of calories every day …
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… Vital Signs in Children On this page: Overview … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 1 to 11 years old Vital signs for children ages 1 to 11 years include the following: Heart … (97.8 F–99.5 F). 12 years and older Vital signs for children ages 12 years and older include the following: …
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… Depression in Children and Teens On this page: Health … What is depression in children and teens? Depression is a serious mental health … be more likely to get depression. What are the symptoms? Children or teens with depression may be sad most of the …
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… Infants, children and youth Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview … Nutritious meals for picky eaters Food safety Younger children are at a higher risk of foodborne illness and … foods should be limited or avoided: Safe Food Handling for Children Ages 5 and Under (PDF, 511KB, Government of Canada …
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… Mood Disorders in Children On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are … life. What are the different types of mood disorders in children? The different types of mood disorders in children include: Major depressive disorder. Your child …
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… Scoliosis in Children and Teens On this page: Health … to find any problem early. What are the symptoms? In children and teens, scoliosis typically doesn't cause … stick out. Most of the time scoliosis doesn't cause pain in children or teens. How is it diagnosed? Doctors usually …
