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Child Diabetes: Why Does My Child Have Diabetes?

Various factors may contribute to type 1 diabetes in children, including genetics and exposure to certain viruses. With proper treatment, children who have type 1 diabetes can expect to live long, healthy lives.

Type 2 diabetes, once confined to adults, is on the rise in children, fueled largely by a rise in obesity rates. Parents and children will face special challenges when managing diabetes.

There's no cure for type 2 diabetes in children, but there's plenty to do to help your child manage or prevent the condition.

Learn about healthy foods and encourage your child to eat a healthy diet. Physical activity is important, as is maintaining a healthy weight. If your child's doctor decides that diet and exercise are not enough to manage your child's blood sugar, they may prescribe oral medication or insulin treatment.

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