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Endocrine Glands, Growth & Diabetes

Helping Your Young Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes

Kids with type 1 diabetes can play sports and exercise at the same level as other kids.

How Being Active Helps Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes doesn't have to get in the way of exercise and sports competition. Like anyone else, kids with diabetes are healthier if they get plenty of exercise.

How to Give an Insulin Injection

This step-by-step graphic shows how to give an insulin injection.

Hyperglycemia and Diabetes

When blood glucose levels (also called blood sugar levels) are too high, it's called hyperglycemia. A major goal in controlling diabetes is to keep blood sugar levels as close to the healthy range as possible.

Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease

Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland sends too much thyroid hormone into the blood. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease.

Hypoglycemia and Diabetes

When blood glucose levels drop too low, it's called hypoglycemia. Very low blood sugar levels can cause severe symptoms that require immediate treatment.

Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

An underactive thyroid makes too little thyroid hormone, causing hypothyroidism. Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which causes most cases of hypothyroidism in kids and teens, is a condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid.

Insulin Injections

Before giving an insulin injection, know the basics so you can set up and do it safely and with confidence.

Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance happens when the body does not respond properly to insulin. It can can raise a child's risk for type 2 diabetes and other health problems.

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

Intrauterine growth restriction is when a baby in the womb doesn't grow at the expected rate during the pregnancy. Women with IUGR should eat a healthy diet; get enough sleep; and avoid alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.