Getting on with Type 1 Diabetes

Florence is always thirsty and tired. Her GP diagnoses her with Type 1 Diabetes. She learns it doesn't need to spoil her life so long as she takes her prescribed insulin, eats healthy foods and keeps active. She soon enjoys life with her friends again. This title is in the "Books Beyond Words" series, which tells the stories just through pictures.

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Florence is too tired to join in with friends at school, plus she is always thirsty. After visiting her GP and being referred to hospital she is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. She learns it doesn't need to spoil her life so long as she takes her prescribed insulin, eats healthy foods and keeps active. Florence feels much better and is soon enjoying life with her friends again. In the Books Beyond Words series the stories are told through pictures only. They are for adults with intellectual disabilities, but are useful for anyone with communication difficulties. Additional information, as text, plus guidance on how to use the books are also given.