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Diabetes in Children

By admin on Jul 1, 2008 in Child Obesity, Featured, Uncategorized | comments(0)

Recent media reports have suggested that children’s diabetes is sometimes not recognised until complications develop.

Many children are being admitted to hospital for emergency diabetes treatment. And many children are admitted to hospital with complications of diabetes, such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
What are the signs of diabetes?

Many people may not know the symptoms of diabetes. Would you know what to look for in your child?
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How to Prevent Obesity in Children

By admin on Mar 17, 2008 in Child Obesity | comments(0)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent childhood obesity statistics estimate 16 percent of children (over 9 million boys and girls) are overweight or obese - a number that has tripled in recent years. An additional 15 percent (over 8 million school-age children) are at risk of becoming overweight. How can you prevent this from happening to your child?

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