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1 in 3 kids between ages 12 and 17 have pre-diabetes: CDC
ABC News Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton takes a closer look at the new data from the CDC on pre-diabetes in kids.
Hundreds of thousands of children have type 1 diabetes. Now, there’s a Barbie who has it, too
The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky high-top heels and an insulin pump. She ...
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Inhaled insulin may free children with type 1 diabetes from injections
Inhaled insulin is effective for controlling blood sugar levels in children with diabetes, providing them with a ...
Barbie releases doll with type 1 diabetes as diagnoses rise among US children
The new type 1 diabetes Barbie doll includes realistic medical features like a CGM monitor and insulin pump, promoting ...
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CDC reports rise in prediabetes among children aged 12 to 17
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. teens aged 12–17 has prediabetes, according to the CDC's latest analysis.   The data underscores a ...
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 U.S. youth have prediabetes, but some experts are questioning the data
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health ...
Barbie launches first doll with Type 1 diabetes, glucose monitor
Barbie's first doll with Type 1 diabetes, which is available now for $10.99 each, includes a glucose monitor and insulin pump ...
Barbie introduces 1st doll with Type 1 diabetes
Barbie is launching its first doll with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel announced Tuesday. The new doll features a continuous glucose ...
Mattel introduces first Barbie with type 1 diabetes. Here's where to buy the new doll
The new Barbie® doll features a CGM and insulin pump, and is dressed in a blue polka dot pattern to represent diabetes ...
Sugar, sweeteners might trigger early puberty In some kids, study says
Sugar, aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda) and glycyrrhizin (licorice root) are all significantly associated with a higher risk of early puberty, particularly in genetically predisposed children, ...