"Portions of this work were originally authored by Leslie Green and Pat Kelly and published as 'I have diabetes. Now what?' All new material in this edition authored by Henrietta Toth"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-101) and index.

"Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires lifelong management. The American Diabetes Association reports that 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Of that number, more than 200,000 people are under age twenty. This . . . resource is filled with facts, stories, and tools on how teens can enjoy life and work toward their goals while successfully managing their diabetes. Questions are answered about the types of diabetes, how to recognize the symptoms, advances in treatment, and the effects of diet, exercise, illness, and travel on quality of life"--Provided by publisher.