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Diabetes and Me: An Essential Guide for Kids and Parents
159 pp.
| Farrar/Hill and Wang |
November, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8090-2819-1$30.00
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PaperISBN 978-0-8090-3871-8$15.00
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EbookISBN 978-1-4668-4848-1
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4-6
Illustrated by
Nick Bertozzi.
Packed with information, this useful graphic-format resource focuses on four young characters newly diagnosed with different types of diabetes. All react realistically but differently to their diagnoses and treatments as they adjust to controlling the lifelong condition. Their guide and cheerleader, Kim (i.e., the author, who is diabetic), emphasizes the importance of knowledge and control. Bib., glos.