A Kid's Guide to Diabetes

Diabetes is a major health problem for people all over the world.Millions of people are affected by diabetes each day. They haveto live their lives very differently from those who don't have thedisease. Many people also have family or friends who have diabetes.Diabetes can cause many health problems and can evenbe deadly.You hear about diabetes on TV and read about it online. Butmany people-kids and adults-don't understand much aboutdiabetes. What does diabetes do to your body? How do peopleget diabetes? What is life like for the people around the worldwho have diabetes or live with someone who does? How arepeople fighting back against the disease? You'll find answers toall of these questions and more in A Kid's Guide to Diabetes.