487 Really Cool Tips for Kids with Diabetes [Paperback]

Bo Loy (Author), Spike Loy (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Tips from kids of all ages as well as parents and doctors, how to fine-tune your diabetes on injections and on the pump. A "going on the pump" journal is included.

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About the Author

Spike and Bo Nasmyth Loy were diagnosed with type 1 a year apart at the ages of six and seven. They have lived with diabetes for 15 years.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 1 edition (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580401910
• ISBN-13: 978-1580401913
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diets & Weight Loss > American Diabetes Association
  • #26 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Illness
  • #56 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Diabetes

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good..but for adults, August 3, 2007

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This review is from: 487 Really Cool Tips for Kids with Diabetes (Paperback)

This is a good book with interesting tips and ideas for teens and college age kids. While the book does deal with the topic of drinking and insulin, it is not in a "lush/Greek chug" kind of manner. I don't recall anything about pot in there (especially in it being OK) but I would agree that it is more of an adult read. Once you have read it,then pick what you want to discuss with your children about the ideas from the book. It is a realistic look at how teens and college kids handle life with diabetes. While you may dream and hope your child never wants to touch alcohol in college, will dilligently change out their sites and watch their BG levels, we all know that in the end they are all possibly forgotten when having fun with friends, under the stress of finals or what not. This book helps you prep them and yourself for ways around these scenarios and how to deal with them. Better to be informed than in the dark.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gave me hope, December 28, 2006

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This review is from: 487 Really Cool Tips for Kids with Diabetes (Paperback)

As the parent of 4-year old recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes I was unsure of what her life would be like. This book gave me great hope that she will be able to live a very normal life. I found it very encouraging. Yes, all kids make mistakes and most make some un-wise choices. The Loy brothers are no exception and I found it interesting to see how they handled some normal teen situations. The Loy brothers are my heros and I hope my daughter is able to live her life to it's fullest like they are.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book for diabetic families, September 14, 2004

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This review is from: 487 Really Cool Tips for Kids with Diabetes (Paperback)

Thanks for giving parents and kids a practical book on living with diabetes. Bo and Spike show that there is nothing you can't do with this disease. Quick find index allows you to go straight to chapters that interest you. Check out music section. Very talented kids! Great gift idea for newly diagnosed families.