Diabetes and Other Endocrine Disorders

When people think of diabetes, they often think of older people. But rates of diabetes in children and young adults are on the rise. This book explains the specifics of what diabetes does to the body, while also walking the reader through a typical day for a diabetes patient. It provides tips for keeping up with the disease in terms of diet and exercise, encouraging kids to live a normal, happy, and healthy life.Diseases and disorders transform the experience of childhood, forcing kids to confront adult concerns that we wish they could avoid. The set Living with Diseases and Disorders provides reliable facts about some of the most significant chronic illnesses, while also offering reassuring tips and advice about how to manage the disorders and have the best life possible.