Explaining Diabetes

The Explaining... series looks at a range of conditions, illnesses, and disabilities that affect children and adults all over the world. The books explain why they occur, how they are diagnosed, how they affect people, and how they can be treated. Case studies illustrate how it feels to have an illness or disability and how children and adults manage their conditions and live full and happy lives.

What is Diabetes?	p. 8
Diabetes: A Brief History	p. 10
Type 1 Diabetes	p. 12
Type 2 Diabetes	p. 14
Symptoms and Diagnosis	p. 16
Medication	p. 18
Hypoglycemia	p. 20
Eyes, Skin, and Feet	p. 22
Other Health Issues	p. 24
Healthy Eating and Drinking	p. 26
Physical Activity	p. 28
Living with Diabetes	p. 30
Diabetes and Families	p. 32
Diabetes at School	p. 34
Growing Up with Diabetes	p. 36
Diabetes Treatment	p. 38
Glossary	p. 40
Further Information	p. 42
Index	p. 44
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