Getting a Grip on Diabetes : Quick Tips for Kids and Teens [Paperback]

Spike Loy (Author), Bo Loy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

Two teenagers with diabetes have partnered with a diabetes expert to put together an easy-to-read, fun, and useful guide for children and teens. They provide helpful hints on how to deal with diabetes at school, pursue sports to the fullest, travel with diabetes, be prepared in emergencies, and more.

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From Publishers Weekly

Brothers Spike Nasmyth Loy and Bo Nasmyth Loy, now college students, have managed diabetes since they were diagnosed at the ages of seven and six, respectively. In Getting a Grip on Diabetes: Quick Tips & Techniques for Kids and Teens, the Loy brothers team up with physicians Janet Silverstein and Marc Weigensberg to help other young diabetics learn how to take charge of their health as they become more independent in all aspects of their lives. From how to recognize the dangers of a low-blood-sugar crisis to adjusting insulin levels while playing a sport, the Loys present vital information in a clear, friendly format that should instill confidence in their young audience.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 1 edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580400531
• ISBN-13: 978-1580400534
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #712,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lows and Highs of Teenagers with Diabetes, January 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting a Grip on Diabetes : Quick Tips for Kids and Teens (Paperback)

I read this matter-of-fact and up-beat book after a weekend where my 16-year-old son turned down an opportunity to attend an overnight 3-day varsity wrestling tournament. He didn't go because he felt he couldn't properly handle his insulin dependent diabetes living out of a suitcase, catching meals at odd hours, and intense workouts. At the time I was extremely sad for him -- never in four years has he had to turn down an activity because of his diabetes.

After he skimmed through the book (as teenagers do with required reading), he identified with Spike and Bo and many other kids with diabetes. Learning about their experiences and gaining many helpful and organized tips from them is a breath of fresh air to a teenager who mostly discusses diabetes issues with his doctor and hospital diabetes team. I immediately noticed frosting and powdered gatorade on my refrigerator shopping list. Like Spike and Bo, he also now wants a plug-in cooler for his car.

Their book is easy to read and very helpful for organizing supplies and a lifestyle that requires "just a little more organization."

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help that the Diabetic and parent can use!, March 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting a Grip on Diabetes : Quick Tips for Kids and Teens (Paperback)

My newly diagnosed Type I daughter picked this book to read. Even at 11 she found it to be full of great ideas that helped her to incorporate Diabetes into her busy life. She had done an excellent job of organizing most aspects, but this book gave her even more ideas. She and I both found the information well written and easy to grasp. I found it practical and full of useful tips for a parent as well. Highly Recommend.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting & Positive Book Written by Two Teens w/ Diabetes, August 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting a Grip on Diabetes : Quick Tips for Kids and Teens (Paperback)

If there are only two books you buy for diabetes type 1 management this is one of the two (the other being "Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes)" written by Spike and Bo's mother (Virgina Nasmyth Loy).
I really enjoyed reading about diabetes from the viewpoint of the person with the disease. Spike and Bo provide practical suggestions on how to integrate diabetes management in a variety of settings: school, surfing, eating out, traving the globe, driving, etc.