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Title:  THE CHALLENGE OF CHILDHOOD DIABETES:  FAMILY STRATEGIES FOR RAISING A HEALTHY CHILD
Author:  Laura Plunkett
Publisher:  iUniverse
ISBN-10:  0595386253
Pages:  168, Paperback
Genre:  Medical/Non-Fiction

Reviewed by:  Barbara Miller, Pacific Book Review



 
Review
Laura Plunkett's seven year old son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.  Laura was determined to find ways to cope with his disease.  This book will make you laugh and cry. The personal stories are so powerful. Laura's vast amount of research is amazing.   This is an excellent book for any parent who is faced with raising a child with diabetes.  The book addresses many issues that will help all parents to raise a healthy well adjusted child with diabetes.

The Challenge of Childhood Diabetes:  Family Strategies for Raising a Healthy Child also addresses topics for veteran caregivers, addressing such topics as diabetes and teens, children and diabetes burnout. It also will help the experienced parent keep a fresh approach to diabetes management Laura offers great tips throughout the book that are very helpful and informative for all caregivers. This book should be on the bookshelf of every parent who cares for a child with diabetes.