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hi my daughter has just been diagnosed with diabetes, shes 3 and is type 1. everything has seemed like a whirlwind the past few days,

but was wondering if anyone knows of a good storybook for her to read at bedtime, to explain what is happening to her without going to in depth for her little head:( the one we got in the pack at hospital is more aimed for 8+ than a 3 yr old or any ones explaining being poorly etc
we are trying to explain to her but she is very unsettled thanks for ur time xxx
 
hi gem there is one written by a little girl with D that is suposed to be good i will try and find a link at some point ...
 
Hi Gem

Just wanted to say hi to you. You must be in a whirlwind. My son was diagnosed 3 weeks ago (age 20) and I must say I felt stunned and bewildered (still do at times!)

The people on this forum have been so kind and reassuring and such a support to me during these early days.

I did notice some books for younger readers on amazon when I was googling for books.

take care

Sue
 
thanks alot everyone i did try searching but got no where my head must of been fried lol
the links were very helpful and am v suprised at how fast you all got back to me thanks🙂🙂
and yes sue it really has been a whirlwind im finding myself boggled by the amount of thought that goes in to every part, you seem to get a blood test out of the way which she hates, then trying to convince her to eat, to calm her down when she can't have something to eat she wants, to doing insulin and all the mointering as her glucose level is so unstable at the mo and the normal day to day activities that are involved with a normal 3 yr old plus im ill healthed too but on the plus side i have a supportive prtner who i love to bits and a supportive diabetic team and family behind me so am v lucky thanks to allxxxx
 
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