Everyone has a sweet side... but too much sweetness in your life can cause health problems such a diabetes. Below is a list of titles that relate to diabetes! From personal stories, fun stories for children to understand & adult novels. So, take a break from sweet food and get reading some sweet books... unlike sugar, these books aren't bad for your health!

Life is already SWEET enough!

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Taking Diabetes to School

by Kim Gosselin ( Plainview, NY: JayJo Books, 2004.)

Illustrated by Moss Freedman

ISBN: 9781891383281

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Does your child have difficulty understanding their diabetes? How about trying to explain it to the friends and class mates? Not to worry, this colour illustrated book for primary age children contains a fully detailed story of a school boy with diabetes! In it he explains to his classmates about the disease and how he manages it. This story offers detailed insight into the day-to-day school life of a child with diabetes or any other chronic illness. Not only great for children, but also includes ten tips for teachers and a quiz for the children to take. Help your child understand their disease and feel accepted and safe! Their classmates will also be able to emphathise with them and help support them through a difficult aspect in their life!

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