It’s a diagnosis no parent ever wants to hear, but thousands learn that childhood diabetes is the reality for their little one. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), an estimated 352,000 children and teenagers in the U.S. have diabetes. How can you, as a parent, detect it, and what do you do to manage it once your child is officially diagnosed? Keep reading to understand how you can help your loved one navigate this new way of life.
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