Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, about 208,000 individuals in the U.S. under the age of 20 have diabetes. Diabetes is a growing public health issue. According to the CDC, Type 2 diabetes in children and teens will increase in the next 40 years and is associated with psychological and physical problems such as depression and stress. Here are a couple resources for teens and parents to help cope and manage Diabetes or Diabetes-related problems to reduce risk.
For Teens:
My Friend Has Diabetes: How Can I Help?
How to help teens: For Parents
How to prevent or manage Diabetes
Additional Support
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Brain