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Betty has type 1 diabetes. In four video episodes Betty shows how she deals with her diabetes while still having fun with her friends.
If you're a parent, caregiver or health care professional, use the Diabetes Besties animations to teach children with type 1 diabetes and their families how to manage the daily challenges they face. With the right care and education, diabetes does not stand in the way of a child living their full potential.
Episode 1
Why do I need insulin?
Episode 2.1
How to inject insulin with a pen?
It can be difficult for kids with type 1 diabetes to inject insulin using a pen. Discover how Betty breaks down the five-step process in this latest episode.
Download episode 2.1 here: English
Established in 2009, Changing Diabetes® in Children is a public-private partnership providing comprehensive care for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes in low- and middle-income countries. This includes free life-saving medicine and supplies for persons up to 25 years of age.
The programme has reached over 34,000 vulnerable children and youth to date, runs across 25 partner countries worldwide and aims to reach 100,000 children and youth by 2030.
You can learn more about the initiative and download other education materials here.
Education is critical to successfully managing type 1 diabetes, but specific educational material for children is rarely available.
Diabetes Besties was created to fill the lack of engaging patient education material for children with diabetes to be used by healthcare professionals from Changing Diabetes® in Children partnership. Consisting of four episodes, the cartoon series is currently available in English and French. With a didactic and comprehensive approach, the series can be used by parents, caregivers or healthcare professionals to teach children with diabetes what it is and how to manage it.
Being underweight could be a sign you're not eating enough or that you may be ill.
If you're underweight, contact your general practitioner for further evaluation.
The medical community recommends that you keep your weight within this range.
People who fall into this category may be at risk of developing obesity. They might also be at risk of developing other health problems, or that their current health problems may worsen. The recommendation is to consult a healthcare provider trained in obesity management.
There are two recommendations for people who fall into the pre-obesity category, which are recommended by European23 and American24 clinical guidelines for obesity management in adults.
The recommendation for people with a BMI between 25.0 and 29.9 who do not have weight-related health problems (i.e. high blood pressure or high cholesterol) is to prevent further weight gain through healthy eating and increased physical activity.23
For people with a BMI between 27 and 29.0, who also have weight-related health problems, the recommendation is to lose weight by combining lifestyle interventions and anti-obesity medications to achieve weight loss and improve health and quality of life.23,24
People with a BMI of 30 or above may have obesity, which is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat25 that may harm health. Today, a number of health organisations recognise obesity as a chronic, but manageable disease.23
The World Health Organisation and other health organisations distinguish three classes of obesity:
Obesity Classification BMI
Class I 30.0–34.9
Class II 35.0–39.9
Class III Above 40
The BMI ranges are based on the effect that excessive body fat has on individuals’ health, life expectancy and risk of developing diseases. As BMI increases, so does the risk for some diseases.26
It’s recommended that people with a BMI of 30 or above consult a healthcare provider trained in obesity management for diagnosis, risk assessment and treatment of obesity and weight-related health complications.
The goal of managing and treating obesity is not simply to lose weight, but instead to improve health and lower the risks of other health complications. Even losing as little as five percent of body weight – and maintaining this weight loss – can improve overall wellbeing, while also reducing the risk of weight-related complications.27
There’s a range of scientifically proven treatment options for obesity that may be recommended depending on individual needs, health status and the presence or absence of weight-related complications. Treatment may include a combination of the following options*:
* Disclaimer: This information is not a substitute for the advice of a healthcare provider. If you have any questions regarding your health, you should contact your general practitioner or another qualified healthcare provider.
People with a BMI of 30 or above may have obesity, which is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat25 that may harm health. Today, a number of health organisations recognise obesity as a chronic, but manageable disease.23
The World Health Organisation and other health organisations distinguish three classes of obesity:
Obesity Classification BMI
Class I 30.0–34.9
Class II 35.0–39.9
Class III Above 40
The BMI ranges are based on the effect that excessive body fat has on individuals’ health, life expectancy and risk of developing diseases. As BMI increases, so does the risk for some diseases.26
It’s recommended that people with a BMI of 30 or above consult a healthcare provider trained in obesity management for diagnosis, risk assessment and treatment of obesity and weight-related health complications.
The goal of managing and treating obesity is not simply to lose weight, but instead to improve health and lower the risks of other health complications. Even losing as little as five percent of body weight – and maintaining this weight loss – can improve overall wellbeing, while also reducing the risk of weight-related complications.27
There’s a range of scientifically proven treatment options for obesity that may be recommended depending on individual needs, health status and the presence or absence of weight-related complications. Treatment may include a combination of the following options*:
* Disclaimer: This information is not a substitute for the advice of a healthcare provider. If you have any questions regarding your health, you should contact your general practitioner or another qualified healthcare provider.
People with a BMI of 30 or above may have obesity, which is defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat25 that may harm health. Today, a number of health organisations recognise obesity as a chronic, but manageable disease.23
The World Health Organisation and other health organisations distinguish three classes of obesity:
Obesity Classification BMI
Class I 30.0–34.9
Class II 35.0–39.9
Class II Above 40
The BMI ranges are based on the effect that excessive body fat has on individuals’ health, life expectancy and risk of developing diseases; as BMI increases, so does the risk for some diseases.26
It’s recommended that people with a BMI of 30 or above consult a healthcare provider trained in obesity management for diagnosis, risk assessment and treatment of obesity and weight-related health complications.
The goal of managing and treating obesity is not simply to lose weight, but instead to improve health and lower the risks of other health complications. Even losing as little as five percent of body weight – and maintaining this weight loss – can improve overall wellbeing, while also reducing the risk of weight-related complications.27
There’s a range of scientifically proven treatment options for obesity that may be recommended depending on individual needs, health status and the presence or absence of weight-related complications. Treatment may include a combination of the following options*:
* Disclaimer: This information is not a substitute for the advice of a healthcare provider. If you have any questions regarding your health, you should contact your general practitioner or another qualified healthcare provider.
