Jax the Cat likes to play soccer, eat sandwiches, and ride his bike with his friends -- oh, and he also has type 1 diabetes! For Jax, one of the hardest parts of living with type 1 diabetes is noticing how he feels when his blood sugar is low. One day, he goes on a walk to find other kids with type 1 and learns a few new things about low blood sugars along the way!

Teddy isn't your average fur-iend...but neither is Emily! When she was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, it all seemed overwhelming. But now, the pair never lets anything stand in the way of everyday adventures...and they can teach you how too! Sit, stay and come along as Teddy Talks about the healthy daily habits he and his human Emily make together. In this fetching tale, Teddy shares how it is easy to find the bright side when you're looking for it. After all, a little paws-itivity can go a long way! Written by a Type 1 Diabetic mother of two who knows firsthand how challenging it can be to explain the condition to kids, this engaging story features a glossary of common terms and showcases how Emily uses her Continuous Glucose Monitor to track her sugar levels throughout the day. Both educational and inspirational, Teddy Talks: a Paw-sitve Story About Type 1 Diabetes is a must-have for any child.

Uses a simple story about a young boy at school to present information about diabetes. A young boy describes what it is like to have diabetes, how it makes hiim feel, and how it can be treated and controlled.

2013 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD WINNER Raising a child is a difficult job. Raising a child with a chronic illness such as diabetes can be a difficult job with a side order of special challenges. Leighann Calentine’s D-Mom Blog is an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers of children with diabetes. Leighann shares her family’s experiences with her daughter’s type 1 diabetes in a forum that is intimate, informative, and inspirational. In a style both practical and affirming, Kids First, Diabetes Second presents Leighann’s advice to help parents and caregivers enable children with diabetes to thrive. Learn how to automate tasks, navigate challenges, celebrate achievements, establish a support group, relieve stress, and avoid being consumed by management of the condition, while focusing on what’s most important: raising a happy, healthy child.

Your child will love reading and interacting with the story of Daisy, the diabetic unicorn. She is a magical unicorn with Type 1 Diabetes who starts a journey through the jungle, farm and forest to find a new friend like her. At the end of the story she finds one. This children's story and coloring book is full of happy smiling animals and adventures. Perfect for kids of all ages. 25 single sided coloring pages. Large pages (8.5" x 11") for small hands to enjoy. Works great with crayons or color pencils. Give this gift to your little T1D and watch their imagination soar! "I created this coloring book for my daughter Evelyn. I hope your little boy or girl enjoys it as much as mine does"...

A young boy who finds out that he has a rare form of diabetes also discovers his superhero abilities.