Yes, in addition to the helpful books like āThink Like a Pancreas,ā I recommend āThe Discovery of Insulinā by Michael Bliss. Itās inspiring and very interesting to learn more about the history of diabetes, and learn more about Frederick Banting, who was a complex person. āCheating Destinyā by James Hirsch was impactful, but sobering. I donāt recommend it to any parent with a T1 child. But if you are trying to solicit donations to the JDRF, āCheating Destinyā is the book to read!
Immediately after diagnosis I purchased “American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes”.
It helped me, a beginner, understand the basics of most subjects. and search for more information if needed.
Later books were those mentioned by others: “think like a pancreas” and “type 1 diabetes for dummies”.
Preferring the wit, wisdom and humor myself rather than the How-To books for beginners, I thoroughly enjoyed Richard Vaughn’s Beating the Odds ISBNā 978-1450515962 and Kerri Sparling’s Rage Bolus & Other Poems ISBN 978-0-578-64799-9
Reading and learning is how I cope with diabetes. Several books come to mind, Think like a Pancreas, Stop the Rollercoaster, TCOYD, 50 People Living with Diabetes over 50 years, Diabetes Strong.
No, but maybe I could write a book based on my 55 yuearsT1D experiences, part of which 39 years on a pump, along with 10 years on a CGM. I made many mistakes, so with a funny outcome.
Reading books are ok for starters but joining a group has taught me the most about Current changes in Diabetes technology and physiology. Having a monthly two-hour meeting with a Highly trained CDE/Dietician. Goes a long way to understand when and if you made an error in your thought processes.
I also read the very first edition of Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution. I had already had diabetes for 25 years and had been using a glucose meter for 12 years at that point. It was fabulous, and I immediately followed his advice.
Upon diagnosis of our four-year-old, I got this book by Calentine and Porter and it gave me a piece of mind. It’s called: KiDS FiRST Diabetes Second: tips for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes
Yes, the book was called āElle & Coachā. It was about a young girl, who had been recently diagnosed with T1D & the story of her adopting a diabetic alert dog from CARES in Concordia, KS. It was #4 on NYTimes list. I read it & decided to start the 18 month process of applying for a Service Dog. It is an easy read & even though I have a pump & CGM, I love my dog Mya & she alerts to glucose highs & lows.
Dr. Anne Peters wrote a book entitled “Conquering Diabetes”. It changed my life. She is a researcher who also sees individual patients in California.
Reading the book I suspected I was LADA. I thought it would be difficult to get an appointment with an author, but found it was quite easy.
I went to California to be seen by her and she determined by a test that I was in fact Type 1. During the visit I learned that she had fired her ghost writer because she wanted a layperson to understand.
It is a great book and is now in paperback. I urge you to read it and make sure anyone you care about, who might be pre-diabetic or diabetic, read it. It is an easy read.
“Your Diabetes Science Experiment” was a great mind shift to the reasons for a high or low. There’s always a “reason” why something happens and this book made me feel more in control when newly diagnosed.
Dr. Berstein’s book about ketogenic diet fir T1D.
Yes, in addition to the helpful books like āThink Like a Pancreas,ā I recommend āThe Discovery of Insulinā by Michael Bliss. Itās inspiring and very interesting to learn more about the history of diabetes, and learn more about Frederick Banting, who was a complex person. āCheating Destinyā by James Hirsch was impactful, but sobering. I donāt recommend it to any parent with a T1 child. But if you are trying to solicit donations to the JDRF, āCheating Destinyā is the book to read!
I feel talking to order diabetics and their experiences is most helpful.
Sugar Surfing, by Stephen Ponder.
Immediately after diagnosis I purchased “American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes”.
It helped me, a beginner, understand the basics of most subjects. and search for more information if needed.
Later books were those mentioned by others: “think like a pancreas” and “type 1 diabetes for dummies”.
Dr. Richard Bernsteinās, Diabetes Solution
Preferring the wit, wisdom and humor myself rather than the How-To books for beginners, I thoroughly enjoyed Richard Vaughn’s Beating the Odds ISBNā 978-1450515962 and Kerri Sparling’s Rage Bolus & Other Poems ISBN 978-0-578-64799-9
Reading and learning is how I cope with diabetes. Several books come to mind, Think like a Pancreas, Stop the Rollercoaster, TCOYD, 50 People Living with Diabetes over 50 years, Diabetes Strong.
No, but maybe I could write a book based on my 55 yuearsT1D experiences, part of which 39 years on a pump, along with 10 years on a CGM. I made many mistakes, so with a funny outcome.
Reading books are ok for starters but joining a group has taught me the most about Current changes in Diabetes technology and physiology. Having a monthly two-hour meeting with a Highly trained CDE/Dietician. Goes a long way to understand when and if you made an error in your thought processes.
Write the book. Write the book, please. Mistakes made make the most edifying reading.
I also read the very first edition of Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution. I had already had diabetes for 25 years and had been using a glucose meter for 12 years at that point. It was fabulous, and I immediately followed his advice.
Think Like a Pancreas – – Great Book!!
Mastering Diabetes
Upon diagnosis of our four-year-old, I got this book by Calentine and Porter and it gave me a piece of mind. It’s called: KiDS FiRST Diabetes Second: tips for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes
Yes, the book was called āElle & Coachā. It was about a young girl, who had been recently diagnosed with T1D & the story of her adopting a diabetic alert dog from CARES in Concordia, KS. It was #4 on NYTimes list. I read it & decided to start the 18 month process of applying for a Service Dog. It is an easy read & even though I have a pump & CGM, I love my dog Mya & she alerts to glucose highs & lows.
Gary Scheiner- Think like a Pancreas
Diabetes Dominator
The Diabetic Athlete. Before high speed internet was a thing. I figured out how to run my first marathon with this book.
Dr. Anne Peters wrote a book entitled “Conquering Diabetes”. It changed my life. She is a researcher who also sees individual patients in California.
Reading the book I suspected I was LADA. I thought it would be difficult to get an appointment with an author, but found it was quite easy.
I went to California to be seen by her and she determined by a test that I was in fact Type 1. During the visit I learned that she had fired her ghost writer because she wanted a layperson to understand.
It is a great book and is now in paperback. I urge you to read it and make sure anyone you care about, who might be pre-diabetic or diabetic, read it. It is an easy read.
“Your Diabetes Science Experiment” was a great mind shift to the reasons for a high or low. There’s always a “reason” why something happens and this book made me feel more in control when newly diagnosed.
Sugar Surfing, Think Like a Pancreas, Dr. Bernstein’s book.
Think Like a Pancreas – 3rd Edition by Gary Scheiner (Paperback)
Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution
The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars
ByĀ Richard K. Bernstein Ā· 2011
Chris Feudtner
Bittersweet: Diabetes, Insulin, and the Transformation of Illness (Studies in Social Medicine)
pumping insulin by john walsh and ruth roberts
Needles: A memoir of growing up with diabetes. That book scared me so much as a child.
Sugar Surfing was uplifting