Using insulin / by Harriet Brundle.
Material type:
TextSeries: Brundle, Harriet. Human body helpers ; Publisher: New York : KidHaven Publishing, 2021Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781534535503
- 1534535500
- 9781534535480
- 1534535489
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 615.365 B894 | Available | 33111010488852 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Some people have diabetes, which causes their bodies to have trouble making or using insulin. How can people with diabetes get the insulin they need? Readers find the answer with this relatable and engaging look at life with diabetes. They will discover how visiting the doctor is important when your body is not functioning properly. Charming illustrations and colorful characters enhance the reading experience and present information in a relatable and creative way. Informative fact boxes and a detailed glossary provide extra insight into this essential health topic that affects many families.
Includes index.
Explains the steps from what the pancreas is to living with diabetes with Ian Insulin and Polly Pancreas.
What is the pancreas? -- What is glucose? -- What is diabetes? -- How do I know if I've got diabetes? -- Visiting the doctor -- How to I manage my diabetes? -- How do I inject insulin? -- How do I test my blood sugar? -- Dos and don'ts -- Life with diabetes.