"Join Andrew, a five-year-old boy from Massachusetts, as he guides us through his first year of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Year One with Type One begins with Andrew's stay at the Children's Hospital and continues with his new routine at home. Through the eyes of Andrew, you'll discover how he manages his condition while also managing to find fun along the way. Type 1 Diabetes is a very serious condition, but that doesn't stop Andrew from living...

Uses a simple story about a young boy at school to present information about diabetes. A young boy describes what it is like to have diabetes, how it makes hiim feel, and how it can be treated and controlled.

This book introduces readers to how type 1 diabetes affects the body, explores its symptoms, and explains how to treat it. A valuable resource for readers learning to deal with type 1 diabetes, or who have loved ones with diabetes.

"Approximately 208,000 Americans under age twenty have diagnosed diabetes, and the number is growing at an alarming rate. From 2001 to 2009, the number of American children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes rose 23 percent; for type 2 diabetes it rose 21 percent. While scientists and government organizations assess the reasons for the increase, parents are left to deal with its day-to-day ramifications, and to guide their children through the discovery...

A simple introduction to the symptoms of diabetes, its effects on the body, and how it is controlled with diet and insulin.

For children with diabetes, eating well is not just a preference-- it's a requisite. With a little knowledge and planning, you can whip up meals that are as good for your child as they are good to eat.