The Ten Keys to Raising a Child with Diabetes - Softcover

For a child living with diabetes there are a wide range of issues beyond nutrition and medication. There are also significant emotional, psychological, and social factors. In the second edition of this popular book, noted pediatric psychologist Tim Wysocki, PhD explores these critical issues and helps parents better address them. New to this edition is more information about children living with type 2 diabetes - an epidemic on the rise in today's youth. There is also new information about the needs of those children using an insulin pump - the latest tool for managing blood sugar. This book helps parents and their children deal with the emotional pitfalls of diabetes...communicate more effectively...build social skills for dealing with common social problems...adhere to treatments and more.