Diabetes is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by diabetes each day. They have to live their lives very differently from those who don't have the disease. Many people also have family or friends who have diabetes. Diabetes can cause many health problems and can even be deadly. You hear about diabetes on TV and read about it online. But many people-kids and adults-don't understand much about diabetes. What does diabetes do to your body? How do people get diabetes? What is life like for the people around the world who have diabetes or live with someone who does? How are people fighting back against the disease? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more in A Kid's Guide to Diabetes.