When A Child Has Diabetes

An updated and revised 5th edition of one of the most highly respected resources on juvenile diabetes, from the Diabetes Team at the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, annually, more than 200,000 US and Canadian children are diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. For the parents and caregivers of the children diagnosed with juvenile diabetes every year, the key to successful diabetes management is to learn as much as possible about diabetes from a trusted and reliable source. Armed with this knowledge, they will be able to improve quality of life for both their children and themselves. This updated and revised 5th edition offers the latest medical expertise, based on current research and standards for diagnosis, and features an even more user-friendly format, case studies, charts and Question and Answer sections. A must-have for anyone caring for a child with diabetes, When a Child Has Diabetes covers the causes of diabetes, current and evolving treatments, blood glucose management, meal planning, associated conditions, strategies for adjustment and much more. With its friendly, approachable style, this comprehensive and supportive guide will help parents and children learn the hands-on skills needed for at-home diabetes care so they can all live happy, healthy lives. AUTHORS: Denis Daneman, OC, MBBCh, DSc(Med), FRCPC, FFPAED(Hon) RCPI, is Professor and Chair Emeritus at the Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, and Pediatrician-in-Chief Emeritus at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). He is an officer of the Order of Canada. Shaun Barrett, RN, MN, CDE, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator, who has been a part of the SickKids Diabetes Team for more than 20 years. Jennifer Harrington, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, Australia. She previously was a member of the SickKids Diabetes team for 10 years. b/w illustrations, includes graphs and charts