• Diabetes: The Syndrome, Symptoms, and How to Control It

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    ‍Let’s cut to the chase: If you’re reading this, it means you’re concerned about diabetes. Maybe you know someone with diabetes, or maybe you have it yourself. Maybe you just want to learn more about the disease and how to prevent or manage it. If your blood sugar is too high, you have type 2 diabetes; if your blood sugar is too low and you need insulin shots, that would be type 1 diabetes. In both cases — and any combination of them — being informed will help. Even if you don’t know exactly what type of diabetes you have right now, let us help put you on the path to a healthier life.

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  • What You Need to Know About ASD & ADHD and How to Help Your Child Stand Up to This Condition

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    ASD and ADHD are a complicated combination. For example, both of these conditions can result from a number of different factors, including genetics, prenatal and postnatal stressors, anxiety or depression, and other mental health issues. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t hope for children with these disorders. Once you understand the differences between ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), you’ll be better equipped to help your child while they navigate these challenges — and learn how to stand up to them on their own terms. This article will introduce you to the most important terms you’ll need to know about ASD & ADHD in order to better understand this challenging relationship.

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