Author

Edge, Julie

MacConville, Julia (ill.)

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Softcover: 385 p.

Subject

Diabetes Mellitus Children

Diabetes

Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes

Abstract

Meet Debbie - a young girl with diabetes type 1. Debbie invites readers to learn about this type of diabetes from her perspective, describing how it feels to have high and low blood sugar levels. She explains how she can monitor her blood sugar and controls it with medication. Debbie also talks about the challenges of having diabetes and lets readers know how she can be helped and supported. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

ISBN

9781849054690

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FL 800.5 EDG 2014

Copies

URL

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5734303

Author

Gordon, Sherri Mabry

Publisher

Rosen Publishing Group

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

eBook (66 pages)

Series

The Need to Know Library

Subject

Smoking-Health Effects. Tobacco-Health Effects

Abstract

This book for young adults delivers facts about the differences between smoking and vaping, effects on their short-term and long-term health, and how addiction works. This book gives strategies for dealing with peer pressure, how to handle addiction, and how to quit smoking altogether. (Note: This resource uses the term 'addiction,' instead of preferred terms 'substance use problem' or 'problematic use.') For ages 12+.

ISBN

9781508183532

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Call Number

YOUTH DB 401 GOR 2019