A First Book for Understanding Diabetes 14th Edition: A Companion Book to Understanding Diabetes

by Peter Chase, Brigitte Frohnert

Used by doctors, patients, and families around the world, the 14th edition of A First Book for Understanding Diabetes is an abbreviated handbook for people living with diabetes. Written by Drs. H. Peter Chase and Brigitte I. Fronhert of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, A First Book is an established source of information about and valuable introduction to the subject of diabetes care and preparation. Each chapter covers a topic relating to type 1 diabetes ranging from "What is Diabetes?" to the latest in research and technology. Now, you can enjoy up-to-date information on Type 1 Diabetes care and research wherever you take your E-Books!

71 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 29, 2019

Reviews

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is a good introduction to diabetes, but I know I'll benefit from reading more detailed books on the subject.

Currently I'm going through the stage "why is so little research being done on T1D and why is it still such a nuisance to manage"?! With the wonderful technology that is readily available, why are artificial pancreases still in the hybrid stage? Why is regulating blood sugar still so difficult and time consuming? Why is there still no cure? Get with the program people! Fortunately I also realize I'm being unreasonable for a number of reasons. :P Even so, I wish I could stop counting carbs whenever I eat and giving shots four times a day and worrying about the complications that come from poorly regulated blood sugar. And I wish I wouldn't have to wait years and years.

Yet I'm simultaneously so grateful for the discovery of insulin because I'd be dead without it. I'm also marveling at the many times apple juice has kept me from going into a coma. Basically, I have so much to be grateful for and this book has helped me begin to understand that, but it's also given me hope for something better. Eventually.

[Judith Schrauder · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read most of this while my child spent 3 days in the PICU but could only handle it in small chunks. A month and a half into this disease (Type 1 diabetes) I looked again and I can still only handle it in small chunks. I will put it in the closet for reference but will probably turn to a human instead, honestly. Good quality information and presentation but the most overwhelming thing I've ever read. Too much detail for a "first book" and most of the focus is on the all the scary/bad/terrifying things. I'd prefer more balance with some more info on how parents, siblings, and the diagnosed child can work on coping with this awful disease in real life. Thanks for telling me this list of feelings is normal - how about some suggestions? Thanks for telling me my kid can live a mostly normal life if we/he manages 9876789 things daily but maybe you should mention that doesn't happen right away.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a good resource for people who have recently been diagnosed with type 1.