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

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH223_PBSC.pdf

Corporate Author

Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

PDF File, 2 p. (brochure style)

Subject

Blood Cells

Blood/Lymphatic System. Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Children

Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection (PBSC)

Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis

Abstract

This pamphlet about the PBSC procedure. It explains what stem cells are and why this procedure is needed. It discusses how to prepare a child for PBSC and explains what to expect after the procedure.

Notes

Current as of Jan 2024

Language

English

Material Type

Online

Handout

Call Number

BCCH223