
By Sarah Glenn Marsh, Maria Luisa Di Gravio (Illustrator)
A young girl navigates school and soccer while managing her new diabetes diagnosis.
Maddie faces a new reality after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As she returns to school and the soccer field, she grapples with the challenge of sharing her condition with friends. Will she find the courage to open up and embrace her new normal? This heartfelt journey explores the balance between vulnerability and strength, offering insight into living with diabetes and the power of friendship.
Maddie was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She’s nervous about managing her disease and telling others. But as she goes back to school, plays soccer, and spends time with her friends, she becomes more comfortable and confident talking about her health. A sensitive story that’s a great introduction to understanding diabetes for anyone who has the disease or knows someone who does.
I hope readers with Type 1 diabetes will understand that Type 1 doesn't define them, but is a part of them, and that they are never alone.
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