I Have Diabetes Too!: Molly's Story [Paperback]

Camille Dorian (Author), Moshe Shifrine (Author)

Book Description

Although diabetes is a commplex disorder, understanding what it's all about doesn't have to be complex. I Have Diabete Too: Molly'a Story presents a useful, easy-to-understand guide about type 1 and type 2 diabetes from the perspective of Molly, a charismatic spot-nosed monkey with insulin-dependent diabetes. Informative discussions about symptoms, treatments, exercise, eating plans, and more are accompanied by delightful photographs and illustrations.

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About the Author

Camille Dorian has worked as a pournalist and editor and has studied nutrition and exercises relating to diabetes for more than ten years

Moshe Shifrine, Ph.D., received his degree from the University of California at Davis. He has worked at the USDA in Kenya, the Haskins Laboratory in New York, and has served as Full Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of California at Davis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Basic Health Pubns; 1 edition (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591200741
• ISBN-13: 978-1591200741
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,766,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars concise, thorough, readable, fun, June 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: I Have Diabetes Too!: Molly's Story (Paperback)

If you were to read only one book on diabetes this would be the one. "I Have Diabetes Too" is a very easy-to-understand, readable book full of illustrations, detailed information and advice on all aspects of diabetes management. It explains how to stay healthy and prevent complications by adjusting your diet and lifestyle. It does so in such a way that it is fun to read.

I haven't seen any other book that gives so much detailed information on every aspect of diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) so concisely.

The diet information is extensive, well-illustrated and up-to-date. Information on food groups, balancing carbs and using the glycemic index is easy to understand, as is discussion of efa's (essential fatty acids) and transfats. There is an appendix that offers specific suggestions for aerobic exercise and for weight resistance exercises (which are illustrated) and explains the importance of each type.

The layout and writing style are such that both children and adults will enjoy and learn from the book. The monkey is so charismatic that I think even people without diabetes would enjoy the book (and could learn a lot about diet and exercise that is relevant to everyone)!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The easiest and most informative book on diabetes, June 11, 2003

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Joe Beatty "joeb1953" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Have Diabetes Too!: Molly's Story (Paperback)

Molly's Story makes understanding diabetes easy. The photos of Molly are adorable and the humor makes the book fun to read.

The book explains everything you need to know about what diabetes is and how to take care of yourself. It makes learning fun rather than work. Molly gives detailed advice on diet and exercize and treatment in an easy to read way.

Molly's attitude is positive and reading her story makes you feel OK about having diabetes.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Information, October 29, 2003

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A Customer (Marysville CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Have Diabetes Too!: Molly's Story (Paperback)

This book is a very great and beneficial book. It is very entertaining also. Moshe is my father, but I am also a diabetic type 2.
I had asked my Father about eating and he had directed me to the book. The book is concise and constructive. It helped me look at other ways to do things in a positive way.
The pictures make you want to just hug Molly. They make it more real. I was amazed at the valuable way the book makes you look at things. It has helped me see thing in a different light. The ability of Molly to show people that you are not alone is heartening and I think this book should be on every parents list to buy if their child has diabetes.
Also for people that are new to this disease. It is the most clear and communicative book I have read. I thank my father and Camille Dorian for bring this book to be published. Thank you
Rebecca