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    Learn the basics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in this quick lesson for teens. Understand how insulin and blood sugar work in simple, easy-to-follow terms.

    Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes: Quick Lesson for Teens

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    In Type 1 the keys are gone, and in Type 2 the locks are broken. Whether it’s Type 1 or Type 2, it’s really about staying in that 'Goldilocks zone'—not too high, not too low.

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