A First Book for Understanding Diabetes

This book provides a quick summery of all 31 chapters of “Understanding Diabetes”.  It is an easier way to “get started” learning about diabetes before reading the more technical “Understanding Diabetes” book.  Created by the Children’s Diabetes Foundation.

A Portrait Of Me

Eleven-year-old Christine copes successfully with her diabetes but finds it much more difficult to come to terms with the demands of her Greek-American heritage. Includes a section of questions and answers about diabetes and its treatment.

Almost Bionic (DVD)

A DVD by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation about 3 children who have type 1 diabetes and the research being done to create an artificial pancreas. (Almost Bionic?) “Almost Bionic” the Artificial Pancreas Project Jul 5, 2012 The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is on a mission to help develop an artificial pancreas that would provide… More Almost Bionic (DVD)

American Diabetes Association: Compete Guide To Diabetes – The Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts

The American Diabetes Association—the nation’s leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy—has completely revised this comprehensive home reference to provide all the information a person needs to live an active, healthy life with diabetes. Now in its fifth edition, this extensive resource contains information on the best self-care techniques and the latest medical… More American Diabetes Association: Compete Guide To Diabetes – The Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts

Come Play With Me! I Have Diabetes

A fun, exciting book for small children with type I diabetes and for their families and friends. Filled with education and excitement, this book vividly shows that boys and girls that have insulin-dependent diabetes are just like other children. They want to play and have fun, even amidst the very busy, complicated world we live… More Come Play With Me! I Have Diabetes

Even Little Kids Get Diabetes

Book Cover, Even Little Kids Get Diabetes

A young girl who has had diabetes since she was two years old describes her adjustments to the disease. Easy language and simple explanations will help even very young children understand what it means to have diabetes. They will find some of their own experiences described and at the same time receive reassurance that they… More Even Little Kids Get Diabetes

Guide To Raising A Child With Diabetes

Book Cover, Guide To Raising A Child With Diabetes

Raising a child is hard, with diabetes, harder. Full of problem-solving examples and easy-to-use tables, the book shows parents how to adjust insulin to allow for the foods children like to eat, care for a child with type 2 diabetes, handle sick days, and plan meals that are nutritious and balanced. The book also addresses… More Guide To Raising A Child With Diabetes

How I Feel: A Book About Diabetes

Book Cover, How I Feel: A Book About Diabetes

When Michael Olson’s seven-year-old brother Steven came down with juvenile diabetes, Michael and his family was shocked to find out how little information was available to help explain the disease to a child. Michael, who was in third grade at the time, resolved to learn as much as he could about the illness and to… More How I Feel: A Book About Diabetes

I’m Tougher Than Diabetes!

Nine-year-old Natalie explains what Type I diabetes is and what she has to do in order to keep herself well. Natalie’s family helps her manage her diabetes, too. With her mom, she plans and makes meals and snacks that keep her blood sugar levels stable. With her dad, she checks over her diabetes kit, and… More I’m Tougher Than Diabetes!

Jacob’s Journey, Living with Type 1 Diabetes

Jacob was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of two. Now 8, and using an Insulin pump, this is his story of life with diabetes. A great book for a recently diagnosed child, siblings, classmates.