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Year One with Type One: A True Story of a Boy with Type 1 Diabetes
Join Andrew, a five-year-old boy from Massachusetts, as he guides us through his first year of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Year One with Type One begins with Andrew’s stay at the Children’s Hospital and continues with his new routine at home. Through the eyes of Andrew, you’ll discover how he manages his condition while also managing to find fun along the way. Type 1 Diabetes is a very serious condition, but that doesn’t stop Andrew from living life to its fullest. He accomplishes this through his perseverance, his positive attitude, and the love of his friends & family. Andrew’s story demonstrates why he is an inspiration to everyone around him. But more importantly, it proves that having diabetes doesn’t (and shouldn’t) hold him back.
37 pages, Paperback
Published December 3, 2018
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May 4, 2019
Inspired by the author’s son, Andrew, this rhyming story takes some of the mystery out of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) for children and families. Beginning with the big symptoms: excessive thirst and bathroom use – Andrew’s parents take him to the doctor and discover that he has Type 1 diabetes. But what does that mean? Author Mike Suarez explains a big word in easier to understand language. He soothes parents’ potential worries, too – Andrew’s parents wonder if they allowed their son too many sweets, but the medical staff quickly lets them know that Type 1 diabetes is nobody’s fault: Andrew’s pancreas has stopped producing insulin, but there are ways to live a happy, healthy, active life. Andrew’s family gets on board with technology, using apps, alarms, and emails to keep up to date on his blood sugar and keep his medical staff notified. He has healthy food, labeled with nutritional info (10g sugar each or a juice box and for a yogurt) and an emergency kit for when his blood sugar drops (lollipops). Andrew and his family also learn about the supportive community they’ve become part of: there are T1D camps and events, where kids and families can come together. Andrew says it best when he sums up his first year with Type 1: “Diabetes is work from shots to blood samples/But there’s still time for fun/There’s lots of examples”.
The cartoony artwork is kid-friendly and helps mitigate some of the scary feelings a diagnosis may come with. The hospital is depicted as a bright, friendly place, with silly roommates, visiting therapy dogs, and giant fish tanks to see. The page with Andrew’s foods is laid out clearly, so families can see, and perhaps emulate, packing lunchboxes, travel snacks, and emergency sweets. A handwritten thank you note from the real-life Andrew concludes the story.
I loved seeing Andrew active and having fun. My niece was diagnosed with T1D as a preschooler; she’s now a junior in high school and a competitive gymnast. Going to a T1D camp was a fantastic experience for her. I’m so proud of her, I could burst. She – and her family – have come a long way from those first scary days. Books like Year One with Type One go a long way in dispelling myths and giving families a starting point after a diagnosis. It’s important to read these stories to all kids, too, so there’s no unknown to fear.
The cartoony artwork is kid-friendly and helps mitigate some of the scary feelings a diagnosis may come with. The hospital is depicted as a bright, friendly place, with silly roommates, visiting therapy dogs, and giant fish tanks to see. The page with Andrew’s foods is laid out clearly, so families can see, and perhaps emulate, packing lunchboxes, travel snacks, and emergency sweets. A handwritten thank you note from the real-life Andrew concludes the story.
I loved seeing Andrew active and having fun. My niece was diagnosed with T1D as a preschooler; she’s now a junior in high school and a competitive gymnast. Going to a T1D camp was a fantastic experience for her. I’m so proud of her, I could burst. She – and her family – have come a long way from those first scary days. Books like Year One with Type One go a long way in dispelling myths and giving families a starting point after a diagnosis. It’s important to read these stories to all kids, too, so there’s no unknown to fear.
May 9, 2019
This is an ABSOLUTELY precious and delightful little story about Andrew and his first year of living with Type 1 diabetes. It is written in rhyme and beautifully illustrated. It touches on the fears of the child, the angst of the parents, the process of learning to cope and all the tools little Andrew now understands and uses on a daily basis.
It is a perfect little reader for any child newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes ... and also just a delightful little book for adult Type 1 diabetics to keep on their shelf for whenever they need a little boost or smile.
I was particularly touched the the book was signed by both dad (Mike Suarez) and little Andrew. Brought tears to my eyes! Wish I could give this book 10 stars! Thank you Mike and Andrew!
It is a perfect little reader for any child newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes ... and also just a delightful little book for adult Type 1 diabetics to keep on their shelf for whenever they need a little boost or smile.
I was particularly touched the the book was signed by both dad (Mike Suarez) and little Andrew. Brought tears to my eyes! Wish I could give this book 10 stars! Thank you Mike and Andrew!
January 2, 2019
Great positive story about a challenge so many families face. Written in a way that addresses the reality of type 1 diabetes honestly, optimistically, and accessibly to kids reading with their parents.
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