Author: Thomas, Pat & Harker, Lesley

Only a few generations ago, children who suffered from diabetes seldom survived to adulthood. Thanks to medical research, that situation has dramatically changed for the better. This book explains to these children what diabetes is, the importance of taking medication on schedule, and the need for a correct diet. Like all titles in the A First Look at . . . series, it speaks directly to preschool and early-grades children, encouraging them to explore their feelings and talk to trusted elders about things that bother them. 32 pp.