Strong Like Me - Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

Is Your Little One Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes?Are they feeling scared, confused, or nervous about insulin shots, blood sugar checks, or what happens next?Strong Like Me: Understanding Type 1 Diabetes is a warm, comforting picture book created especially for young children who are learning to live with type 1 diabetes.Using simple language and gentle reassurance, this book helps kids understand blood sugar, insulin, low and high blood sugar, and how to stay safe and healthy-without fear. Most importantly, children learn that type 1 diabetes is not their fault and that they are still normal kids who can play, learn, grow, and dream big.With interactive prompts and child-friendly education, this book helps build confidence, reduce anxiety, and make everyday diabetes care easier to understand.The Goals of this Book are to Help Children:• Understand Type 1 diabetes• Learn how insulin helps their body• Learn that diabetes is not their fault• Recognize low and high blood sugar signs• Know when to ask for help• Feel less afraid of checks, shots, and pumps• Learn how friends can help• Feel brave, confident, and includedPerfect For:• Newly diagnosed children• Parents and caregivers• Hospitals and pediatric clinics• School nurses and teachers• Child-life specialists and diabetes educators• Siblings, classmates, and friendsGet your copy today!