Type 1 Diabetes Myth Busters - A Children's Book About Type 1 Diabetes Myths and Misconceptions - Hardback

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Type 1 Diabetes Myth Busters is a children's book designed to tackle common myths surrounding Type 1 Diabetes and to provide detailed explanations as to why they are not true. This book is currently only available in English.

There are a lot of great children’s books about Type 1 Diabetes that provide basic overviews of the disease, but this book is different. Type 1 Diabetes Myth Busters corrects the damaging myths and misconceptions about Type 1 Diabetes that are still very prevalent in our society. It is written to educate both children and adults. Oftentimes, well-meaning caregivers who believe these myths can cause added stress for Type 1 Diabetic children, or may even alter treatment which can affect a child’s well-being. It’s important that everyone in a Type 1 diabetic child’s life understands the disease and can help correct these myths. Type 1 Diabetes Myth Busters is a great children’s book to share with classmates, friends, family, and caregivers. 

Type 1 Diabetes Myth Busters tackles even the most difficult subjects, like complications and life-expectancy, which typically cause a lot of anxiety. Our myth busters will show you that people with Type 1 Diabetes can lead full and healthy lives with no limitations. 

This book was written to appeal to people of all ages. Young readers can focus on just the dialogue to understand the basic message. Mature readers can read the side bars, in addition to the dialogue, to gain a deeper understanding of Type 1 Diabetes. 

This book was written by Chelsea Arnold, a Type 1 Diabetic and advocate for people living with Type 1 Diabetes. Chelsea has worked within the diabetic community for over a decade and is very familiar with the myths and misconceptions surrounding Type 1 Diabetes. 

This book was illustrated by artist Silver Mandala and features rich and medically accurate hand drawn art. Silver does a wonderful job showing the great diversity within the Type 1 Diabetic community. Type 1 Diabetes affects people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and abilities and that is beautifully illustrated within this book. 

Hardback
32 Pages
Ships from the United States

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