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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Diabetes Public Health Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of diabetes from the Center for Disease Control. Content includes a general overview of the disease, as well as the latest news and information, ongoing projects, national statistics, and more.
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth article that examines the disease of diabetes from symptoms to diagnosis to treatment.
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Other

On Track Diabetes: Diabetic Lifestyle Online Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
Know someone with Diabeties or someone who is researching it? A great magazine with lots of information on diabetic health, food, diet.
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National Institutes of Health

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse: Your Guide to Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-organized resource with information with detailed information on what diabetes is, the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, how to treat diabetes, and why treatment is so important.
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: The Health Risks of Being Overweight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NIDDK provides an article and weight for height chart. Discusses Type 2 diabetes and associated health problems and effective preventative measures.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Lesson 6: Dia Beat It!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson students investigate the changing prevalence rates of type 2 diabetes and learn how this disease develops.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Muscles and Exercise

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Regular physical exercise is important in preventing lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Regular...