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Keeping celiac kids safe from gluten at school

Parents of children with gluten sensitivity may not have to worry about their child being exposed to gluten at school when handling materials like Play-Doh and dry pasta.

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Celiac families may not need to keep cooking activities separated

Using the same cooking utensils for gluten-free and gluten-containing foods may not pose a high risk of gluten exposure for people with celiac disease.

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Children’s Health doctors debunk diabetes myths

November is American Diabetes Month, and according to the American Diabetes Association, 1.25 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and 400,000 more will be diagnosed this year.

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Food allergies at Halloween: Top tips for parents

Having allergies doesn’t mean having to skip Halloween fun. Allergist Dr. Hemant Sharma shares some tips for managing food allergies at Halloween.

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Managing a child’s diabetes around Halloween

For families managing diabetes around Halloween, try focusing on the traditions of the holiday rather than the candy.