Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
When A Child Has Diabetes, a new entry in Your Personal Health Series is written by a team of diabetes specialists in direct, easy-to-understand language. The book is clearly organized for both quick reference and detailed study.
Besides the issues in day-to-day care, When A Child Has Diabetes also examines the larger implications of diabetes' impact on the family, and on growth and development of children with diabetes. The transition to adult care is also considered, as are possible long-term complications. With a wealth of invaluable information and a focus on family, When A Child Has Diabetes is essential reading for all families affected by this dangerous but manageable disease.
Synopsis
When a Child has Diabetes is the go-to guide to helping children understand and cope with diabetes. This fully updated edition features the latest information about treatment, drugs, and lifestyle to help parents and children understand diabetes and live happy and healthy lives. Readers will learn the latest about the causes and management of this challenging condition, how to know when it's not being well-managed and what to do about it, what complications may develop and how to reduce the risks, and more.