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.

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!