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Dealing with Diabetes


A diagnosis of diabetes can send shock waves through your entire family. It will take some time for your family to work through all of the emotions engendered by the diagnosis, but it will happen. Caring for diabetes will become simply a part of family life. In the first weeks and months after diagnosis, expect that both you and your child with diabetes will experience an array of emotions.

Lara Takes ChargeFurther Reading . . .
Lara Takes Charge is a book for kids with diabetes, their friends, and siblings. Find other books on caring for children with diabetes.

Diabetes and Grief
Learn about some of the reactions that you and your child may experience when diabetes is diagnosed.

Dealing with Reactions
Find out some tips on dealing with the reactions you and your child may experience when diabetes is diagnosed.

Coping
Dealing with diabetes is a daily challenge. This section contains strategies for helping your child cope with diabetes.



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