Books about Childhood Diabetes

Diabetes Care for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: A Reassuring Guide
by Jean Betschart-Roemer

Very informative.
Reviewer: A reader from Cedar Hills, UT

   My young son was diagnosed at 15 months of age. I found this book to be a very valuable resource to me as I learned to care for him. It contains many things I needed to know that I couldn't find in other books. I highly recommend it to parents of young children with diabetes. I have turned to it again and again!

Growing Up with Diabetes: What Children Want Their Parents to Know
by Alicia McAuliffe

This book is a MUST-READ!
Reviewer: A reader from Alexandria, Virginia

   A wonderful combination of accurate info, humor, and sharp insight into what it's like to be a child with diabetes. Parents will see themselves somewhere in this book (if not everywhere!). Parents get so caught up in the medical end of things - numbers, dosages, shots, carbs - this book really helps you see things from your child's point of view. There are helpful suggestions, often delivered with a description of a real-life situation the author has experienced, to get you thru rough spots. A great book!

Parenting a Child With Diabetes: A Practical, Empathetic Guide to Help You and Your Child Live with Diabetes
by Gloria Loring

This book helped ease our fears.
Reviewer: A reader

   I was given this book by another parent of a diabetic child and I read it and reread it. It is so honest about all the things that can happen to your child as well as encouragement. It has been a reference guide for our family. Her cookbook is wonderful too!

Sweet Kids: How to Balance Diabetes Control and Good Nutrition with Family Peace
by Betty Page Brackenridge, Richard R. Rubin

Sweet Indeed!
Reviewer: Sandra from Canada

   A wonderful book that took me through the hurdles when my grandson was first diagnosed. I referred to it again when researching my own book about type 1. I recommend it highly.

Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes
by Virginia Nasmyth Loy

This book gave me great hope & relief.
Reviewer: Pauline T. from SF Bay Area, CA

   When my 4 1/2yr old was diagnosed in 2002, I was so scared that the fun part of his life was over. I bought 10 books & decided to read this one first. I was so happy & relieved to read about this great woman's calm approach to her boys diabetes. Both of her boys were diagnosed before 7 & continued on to do great things with their lives. This is a must read, it will relieve some of your worries & give you hope that life does go on & your child WILL be just fine.

Getting a Grip on Diabetes: Quick Tips for Kids and Teens
by Spike Nasmyth Loy (Editor), Bo Nasmyth Loy, Janet Silverstein MD., Marc Weigensberg, MD, Diana Schwarzbein

Uplifting & Positive Book Written by Two Teens w/ Diabetes
Reviewer: A reader from Costa Mesa, Ca, United States

   If there are only two books you buy for diabetes type 1 management this is one of the two (the other being "Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes)" written by Spike and Bo's mother (Virgina Nasmyth Loy).
   I really enjoyed reading about diabetes from the viewpoint of the person with the disease. Spike and Bo provide practical suggestions on how to integrate diabetes management in a variety of settings: school, surfing, eating out, traveling the globe, driving, etc.