Living With It

A Real Guide to Type 1 Diabetes for Kids and Teens

von Lisa Wright

134 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 12 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can make everything feel more complicated.This book is here to make it simpler.Living With It is a clear, honest guide written specifically for older kids and teens who are learning how to manage type 1 diabetes in real life-not just in a clinic.Inside, you'll find:Simple explanations of blood sugars, insulin, and A1C that actually make senseWhat it's really like to use insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)Help with real-life situations like school, sports, sleepovers, dating, driving, and travelWhat to do when things don't go as plannedPractical tips and confidence-building strategies you can use every dayLiving with diabetes means making hundreds of decisions every single day. It can feel overwhelming at times-but you don't have to figure it all out alone. This book breaks down complicated topics into easy-to-understand language while encouraging you to ask questions, build confidence, and become the expert on your own diabetes.This isn't a babyish book, and it's not written for parents.It's written for you.Created by a pediatric nurse practitioner who has spent years caring for children and teens with type 1 diabetes, this guide combines trusted medical knowledge with real-world understanding. Whether you've just been diagnosed or you've been living with diabetes for years, Living With It will help you feel more confident, more prepared, and more in control.Because diabetes is part of your life-but it doesn't get to define it.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Persönliche und soziale Themen physische und psychische Gesundheitszustände Krankheiten und bestimmte Gesundheitszustände
• ISBN: 9798996544912
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.05.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Two Tides Publishing
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 12 Jahre