A Gift in Wolf's Clothing: Living with Diabetes

by Rachel A. Gifford (Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2007.)

ISBN: 9781434343338

Learn the story behind renowned diabetes educator and speaker, Rachel Gifford. Diagnosing herself with her older sister's diabetes urine testing kit, Rachel's first thought was "Death makes more sense than trying to live with this disease." However, over time Rachel came to the conclusion that if she cannot kill herself to escape this disease, she'll have to learn how to live with it. And that is exactly what she did! Deciding helping people with diabetes is the path she was destined for, hopefully giving hope to people with diabetes and helping them adjust to a life with diabetes better than she did. A story of great triumph, adventures, tears and laugh out loud moments, this is sure to help you find your own spirit and help deal with the "wolves" life may have brought your way.

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My Sweet Life: Successful Women with Diabetes

by Beverly S. Adler (Eau Claire, W: PHC Publishing Group, 2011.)

ISBN: 978-0984525492

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These women have it all: a career, a family, an active social life, and diabetes! Beverly.S Adler, PhD, CDE compiled this book about successful women with diabetes. It contains a collection of life stories, each chapter written by a highly respected and successful woman with diabetes. You are invited to share their personal, professional, and spiritual stories of their life as well learn their insights on how to keep a well balanced life. Perfect for the woman who has just been diagnosed with diabetes, or the woman who has had diabetes for a while now and yearn for some hope and motivation. Get the secrets to a successful life and don't let diabetes stop you from doing what you always wanted to do. There is a life after diabetes!

Sweet-Blood

Pete Hautman (NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2003)

ISBN: 9780689873249

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Over the last decade, the world has gone stir-crazy for Vampires! So why not read another one... only this one is a bit sweeter! Lucy Szaba has been a diabetic since she was a little girl, and now, at 16, she has developed a sweet theory: Vampires were the original diabetics! When asked to create an english paper in school, she decides to write her paper on her vampire theory. However, her teacher, counselor, and parents become concerned that Lucy may be finally loosing the plot and take steps to find her some help. Her regular Transylvanian chat room talks are cut when her computer is removed from her room, she then decides to take matter into her own hands: a real-life adventure! With a new friend, Lucy sets out into world of tarot cards and goth, perhaps meeting a real vampire in the flesh, and forgetting the most important aspect of all: her diabetes. Not only is this a great book for teens eager for vampires, but also they will be able to relate to Lucy dealing with all of the usual adolescent angst, compounded by her condition. 

My Life with Diabetes: African Perspectives

by Yohannes Godanna Gatiso (Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2006.)

ISBN: 9781420886665

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Struggling with diabetes in a western society can be difficult enough! Imagine what it is like for developing countries such as Africa.  Due to lack of awareness and recources, diabetes in developing countries is a creeping danger not anticipated until it reaches a critical level. The main intention of this book was to appeal to charity organisations to help diabetics of the devloping countries like Ethiopia by providing medication and testing tools to control the disease. Not only does it warn diabetics in developing countries to be aware of the slow killer disease, but also shows how life does go on with diabetes in a developing country and with the proper treatment, you can perform your normal every-day routine. It reminds us, that diabetes is a global crisis, and one day we all hope for a diabetes free world.

Even Little Kids Get Diabetes

by Connie White Pirner (Morton Grove, ILL: A.Whitman, 1991.)

Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

ISBN: 9780807521588

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Being a child with diabetes doesn't mean you are unusal! Like the litle girl in this book, she knows that in spite of everything she does to keep her diabetes in-check, she's just a regular kid. Come along with her as she gets her insulin shots every day, and does her testing to see if she has too much sugar or too much insulin in her blood. She can give you advice on what to eat and when, but most of all,  like you, she is a completely normal child who just happens to have diabetes.

Even Superheroes Get Diabetes

by Sue Ganz-Schmitt (US: Dog Ear Publishing, 2007.)

Illustrated by Micha Chambers-Goldberg

ISBN: 9781598583038

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All little boys love superheroes - even little boys with diabetes. Help them with this comic book style illustrated book! Kelvin who loves superheroes and his days are spent in imginative play saving the day. One day, Kelvin is diagnosed with diabetes and his fantasies are interrupted by the constant finger pricks, shots, and the regular doctor visits. It isn't until a mysterious doctor uncovers that Kelvin has superpowers, and the story takes off on a new kind of superhero. Kelvin is dubbed 'Super K' and he uses his superowers to help other kids with diabetes discover their inner strength in the face of adversity - in the face of illness. Help you child connect with the world of diabetes in this fun book! It also includes a kid friendly diagram that explains type 1 & type 2 diabetes.

Lara Takes Charge

by Rock Lang ( Northridge, CA: HLPI Books, 2004.)

Illustrated by Sally Huss

ISBN: 9780975418406

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How do you explain diabetes to a young child? Rock Lang brings you this lovely story about a girl named Lara! Lara has diabetes! But this doesn't stop her living the life of a kid! Lara does things that all regular kids do: run, swim, dance and she also talks about her insulin pump and doing blood tests to help keep her healthy! Illustrated with friendly, colourful pictures, Lara's story will help your child understand that they're not alone and that many children around the world have diabetes.