"Can I Tell You about Diabetes (Type 1)?" by Julie Edge is an insightful children's book that introduces young readers to the concept of Type 1 diabetes through the eyes of a relatable character. The story follows a child who has diabetes, explaining the condition in simple terms, discussing its symptoms, and describing daily management rituals, including insulin injections or pumps. Through friendly illustrations and approachable language, the book aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and foster understanding among peers, making it an excellent resource for children with diabetes and those looking to learn more about the condition. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Can I Tell You About .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

There are 66 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers .

Dr Julie Edge has been a Consultant in Paediatric Diabetes since 1997, and is the lead clinician for children's and adolescent diabetes in Oxfordshire, UK. She is the clinical lead for the local Children and Young People's Diabetes Network, is involved nationally in the NICE diabetes guideline for children review and the Diabetes Peer Review programme, and was on the NHS Diabetes Programme Board for the Department of Health. She is a past chair of the Association of Children's Diabetes Clinicians in England. Julia Mac Conville graduated from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin in 2007 and has been working as an artist since. She is currently studying costume design and working as a freelance illustrator.