This plain-English, reassuring guide helps patients with type 1 diabetes and their family members understand and manage the disease, with tips on working with the doctor, administering insulin, developing a diet and exercise plan, and coping with illness and travel. Readers will know just what to do so they can stay healthy and feel good!

Discover how to:
• Overcome short-term complications
• Eat a diabetes-friendly diet
• Handle school, work, and other activities
• Help your child maintain a high quality of life
• Prevent long-term complications