| Living with Diabetes Contributor(s): Parker, Katrina (Author) |
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ISBN: 081606346X ISBN-13: 9780816063468 Publisher: Facts on File OUR PRICE: $34.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: Topics covered include: - What is the disease? - How does the disease function, and how does it affect the body? - How can one recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease? - What causes the disease? - How many people are affected by it? - What treatments are available, and are they effective? What side effects do they have? - How does the disease impact day-to-day living? - What social repercussions can the disease have? - What should one expect going through recovery or as the disease progresses? - How can one help friends and family cope with the disease? - To whom can one go for help? |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries |
| Dewey: 616.462 |
| LCCN: 2007027679 |
| Series: Teen's Guides (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.35" W x 9.26" (0.88 lbs) 170 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Teen |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Though each one affects insulin differently, both result in high blood sugar levels. This title examines various real-life cases and treatments available. It is useful for teens living with the disease or teens with diabetic family or friends. |