A First Book for Understanding Diabetes: Companion to the 11th Edition of Understanding Diabetes

by H. Peter Chase, Scott Johnson (Illustrator), Regina Reece (Editor)

Presents a concise guide to identifying and treating diabetes, including noting its causes, how to test blood sugar, and how to control nutrition and diet.

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Rebecca Esmond · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was given to me at the hospital when P. was diagnosed. The pink panther illustrations are a bit silly, but I guess it helps to break up the stress of all the info you are trying to take in. It is a helpful straightforward overview and may be helpful to refer back to at times.

[Tessie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good general overview. I just wish they weren’t trying so hard to sell their other books.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book for parents whose kids have just been diagnosed. I did find some of it helpful but not enough to really help me.

[Holly Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful for someone new to diabetes wanting to learn the basics. Very informative but not too overwhelming.

[Michaela · Rating 3.75 out of 5]

Read the 15th edition of this, but can’t find it on here. Helped during my Peds Endocrinology rotation to know what patients and families were being taught and going through

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best first book for someone new to Type 1 diabetes. It covers a lot of topics very quickly, so don't expect to finish it all at once. When that "This is all too much!" feeling starts (and it will!) put the book down, relax, and know that in a few months all this will be your new normal. There's plenty of time to learn.

The best *second* book is the companion to this one: Understanding Diabetes: A Handbook for People Who Are Living with Diabetes

[The Dwarf Did It... · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from the hospital. My son is newly diagnosed Type 1 and this was a great overview to get us started in the right path. It was also easy for my son to understand (he is 13). Great book.

[M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative, simple, fun, updated. Graphs and illustrations very helpful.

[Myranda]

This is the book they gave us in the hospital.

[Amal Al Bastaki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learn the basics of Diabetes in a funny concise points
Enjoyable :)

[Chandra Boulden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy to read, lots of helpful info. Read it in about 8 hours! Love the illustrations- and the simple layout will be handy to refer back to.

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was a good intro into Diabetes. It was easy to understand and concise. Good pictures to show littler ones. I am going to the next book hoping for more in-depth information.