Diabetes and Me: An Essential Guide for Kids and Parents

An upbeat, empathetic, and essential guide for young people with diabetes
In "Diabetes and Me: An Essential Guide for Kids and Parents," Kim Chaloner, who has been teaching award-winning science classes for fifteen years, gives kids the tools they need to take charge of their health and understand what it means to be diagnosed with diabetes. In this graphic guide, she walks four young people through the basics of diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, revealing . . .

The early signs of diabetes and how doctors can help

What it means to have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

What the pancreas is and how it works

How to manage the ups and downs of blood sugar levels

Strategies for diet and exercise

How to explain diabetes to friends and family members

And much more

Illustrated by the award-winning artist Nick Bertozzi, "Diabetes and Me "is an informative, empowering handbook for parents, teachers, and kids looking to learn more about how to handle one of today's most common conditions."