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Louise is alarmed when Fred keeps falling asleep. His GP diagnoses type 2 diabetes. He is shown how to change his diet and take regular exercise, and we see him cooking and eating a healthy meal. His GP prescribes medication when Fred feels tired again. He feels much better at his annual review when he gives a urine sample, has his blood pressure taken and his feet checked.
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If you know a child or young person with an intellectual disability who has type 1 diabetes, you can use the pictures in this book to help them understand what diabetes is and how, with support, this illness can fit into their everyday life. Florence is always thirsty and lacks energy. She is referred to hospital and has lots of tests. She is told she has diabetes and learns how to inject insulin and eat a healthy diet. At the end of the story, we...