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Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes: The Ultimate Guide for Teens and Young Adults
Valuable tips, tricks, and advice from a veteran young adult with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be a daunting diagnosis, especially for a young kid or a teen. Patrick McAllister knows. Diagnosed with T1D at age twelve, McAllister's life changed forever, and he faced an uncertain future of insulin shots, diet regulations, and high school. If only I had a roadmap , he thought. So, years after he learned things the hard way, he decided to write one.
Whether it is managing mood swings, hormones, or blood sugar levels, Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes is the ultimate teenager's and young adult's handbook for surviving, thriving, and flourishing with T1D during one of the most terrifying, yet exciting, phases of your life. Many think of T1D as a scary disease that is sporadic and uncontrollable, but after eight years of dealing with the literal and figurative highs and lows of T1D, McAllister has learned that it is more a lifestyle change.
These pages detail a framework for every situation you could possibly imagine involving T1D, from coming home from the hospital after your diagnosis to preparing to leave your nest for freshman year at college. Learn how to:
Type 1 diabetes stinks, but you don't have to go through it blind and alone! Some have learned it the hard way, but Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes will ensure that you can take control of your T1D diagnosis, conquer your adolescent years, and live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Whether it is managing mood swings, hormones, or blood sugar levels, Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes is the ultimate teenager's and young adult's handbook for surviving, thriving, and flourishing with T1D during one of the most terrifying, yet exciting, phases of your life. Many think of T1D as a scary disease that is sporadic and uncontrollable, but after eight years of dealing with the literal and figurative highs and lows of T1D, McAllister has learned that it is more a lifestyle change.
These pages detail a framework for every situation you could possibly imagine involving T1D, from coming home from the hospital after your diagnosis to preparing to leave your nest for freshman year at college. Learn how to:
Type 1 diabetes stinks, but you don't have to go through it blind and alone! Some have learned it the hard way, but Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes will ensure that you can take control of your T1D diagnosis, conquer your adolescent years, and live a healthy and fulfilling life.
172 pages, Paperback
Published February 6, 2018
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August 26, 2021
I loved it!! Would highly recommend to anyone with type 1 diabetes themselves, cares for someone with it, or just wants to learn about it from the perspective of someone living with it!
The ending was my favorite because it reminds people with type 1 that we all experience bad days and how important it is to have a community of people with type 1 around you so you don’t feel as alone! There’s also a lot of helpful tips that are hard to come by if you don’t know someone you can talk to!
The ending was my favorite because it reminds people with type 1 that we all experience bad days and how important it is to have a community of people with type 1 around you so you don’t feel as alone! There’s also a lot of helpful tips that are hard to come by if you don’t know someone you can talk to!
November 8, 2024
Thoughtful, well presented and down to earth guide to explaining and understanding diabetes. Written for teens and young adults but approachable and honest for all ages and caregivers who need to understand how to manage this chronic illness and help the people they care for. McAllister's positive tone, personal stories, and recommendations presents the challenges of living with diabetes but with the knowledge that this isn't a limiting factor.
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