Below are readings we recommend for a better understanding of how to manage your child's diabetes.
Understanding Diabetes
12th Edition 2011
(The "Pink Panther Book") - H. Peter Chase, MD (paperback) $20.00
childrensdiabetesfdn.org
Diabetes Care for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers - A Reassuring Guide
Jean Betschart, MSN, CRNP, CPNP, CDE
November, 1998, 96 pages (paperback) $18.95
amazon.com
Tips on making injections easier, dealing with food issues, managing preschool and daycare, as well as tips on your child's emotional needs.
When Diabetes Hits Home: The Whole Family's Guide to Emotional Health
Wendy Rapaport, LCSW, PsyD
256 pages $5.65
American Diabetes Association
amazon.com
Explores the emotional aspects of diabetes, and offers effective strategies for coping with anger and anxiety. Features case studies to demonstrate how other families have successfully coped with the emotional stages they experienced.
Sweet Kids: How to Balance Diabetes Control and Good Nutrition with Family Peace
Betty Page Brackenridge, MS, RD, CDE and Richard R. Rubin, PhD, CDE
320 pages (paperback) $12.86
American Diabetes Association
amazon.com
Helps you learn healthy nutrition and meal planning for the whole family, and offers different techniques and strategies for the caregivers. Provides realistic and practical advice with a common sense approach to diabetes.
The Dinosaur Tamer and Other Stories for Children with Diabetes
Marcia L. Mazur, Peter Banks, and Andrew Keegan
186 pages (paperback) $1.99
American Diabetes Association
diabetes.org
Twenty five fictional stories to entertain your child while relieving frustrations and easing fears. Stories discuss blood tests, insulin shots, going to diabetes camp, and more. For ages 8-12.
Caring for the Diabetic Soul
120 pages, $4.99
American Diabetes Association
amazon.com
Solutions and problem-solving strategies for the psychological and emotional challenges of diabetes. Discusses support groups, exercise, dealing with anger, and strategies for couples.
Diabetes is Not a Piece of Cake
Revised Third Edition
Janet Meirelles, RN, CDE
288 pages (paperback)
American Diabetes Association
amazon.com
Practical information for families from social situations to emergencies, to meal planning, recipes,and treating symptoms. Thorough and easy to read.
In Control - A Guide for Teens With Diabetes
Jean Betschart, MSN, RN, CDE and Susan Thom, RD, LD, CDE
$10.95
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
jdrf.org
Addresses serious issues and concerns that face teenagers today such as alcohol use, drugs, and sexuality. Gives parents guidelines and strategies to help raise a teenager with diabetes. For ages 12-18. Parents should read first and assess their child's readiness to read this particular book.