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

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Author

Cardinal, Clifford

Garcia, Nelson

Publisher

Indigenous Story Studio

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

graphic novel; 40 p.

Subject

Feeding and Nutrition

Public Health and Safety

Aboriginal Health

Abstract

This graphic novel is about a family?s realization that the food they eat and make available to their community is not good for them. It?s about making healthy decisions now, rather than waiting until it?s too late.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH BB 200 KEE 2013

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