Year One With Type One
Written by Mike Suarez, illustrated by Olsi Tola.
Through Andrew’s eyes, you’ll get a first hand look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and everyday routine of type one. At 4 years old, he manages his new responsibility while still managing to enjoy everything a kid his age should. The fun rhyme and playful scenes make this book accessible not only to diagnosed children, but to the family members, friends, and classmates looking for an inside look into T1D.
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes can be very difficult for young children. Year One With Type One is a new book written by Mike Suarez and colorfully illustrated by Olsi Tola that can help explain what living with diabetes will mean. The book tells the story of a young boy named Andrew being ill, going to the hospital and getting diagnosed, and returning home to his new life with type 1 diabetes. The sentences rhyme, which kids will find fun, and the content includes the latest in diabetes care technology, including CGMs with remote monitoring. Andrew’s experience will help other young kids understand what it means to have type 1 and that diabetes won’t stop them from being a kid. Recommended for young children recently diagnosed.
Independently published in December 2018. ISBN 1730703496. Softcover, 37 pages, $11.99.2018
