Kids First--Diabetes Second

by Calentine, Leighann; Porter, Robin (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781938170003
• ISBN10: 1938170008
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-31
• Publisher: Spry Pub

Summary

Raising a child is a difficult job. Raising a child with a chronic condition 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.& ;

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Diagnosis Day	p. 13
Diabetes Boot Camp	p. 28
The New Normal	p. 41
Diabetes 101	p. 50
Diabetes Central	p. 74
Let Them Eat Cake	p. 81
Less Stress, More Happiness	p. 107
School Days	p. 141
RX for Sick Days	p. 168
All in the Family	p. 179
Your Support System	p. 193
Comfort for Kids	p. 204
Teen Talk	p. 219
The Language of Diabetes	p. 236
Getting Involved	p. 244
Looking Toward the Future	p. 257
Appendices
Resources	p. 26
Carb Factors of Common Foods	p. 169
Kitchen Conversion Chart	p. 274
Acknowedgements	p. 275
Author Bio	p. 280
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