Overview
Emily is excited to go camping in the Northwoods of Minnesota with her family. She makes sure to pack her glucose monitor, insulin and other supplies sheāll need to manage her type 1 diabetes on their trip. Near the campsite she meets Frostbite, a young wolf who can talk. Her dad wasnāt kidding ā the Northwoods really is a magical place!
Emily embarks on an adventure with Frostbite to find the wolfās family down the river. Along the way, sheāll need to make sure sheās checking her blood sugar and eating the right foods. She also takes insulin to keep her levels in range. By keeping herself feeling good, she can focus on the real challenge: leading her new friend through wildlife encounters, weather surprises, and more as they travel through the wilderness.
Overseen by a pediatric diabetes expert from Mayo Clinic, this informative graphic novel provides a kidās-eye view of living with diabetes. Full-color panel illustrations bring Emilyās story to life, including a full-spread explanation of how diabetes affects the body. Backmatter provides additional information for both children and adults including a glossary of key terms, an explanation from the medical expert, a list of resources, and more.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
This book title, My Life Beyond Diabetes (A Mayo Clinic Patient Story), ISBN: 9781945564161, by Hey Gee, Wolf Queen, Hey Gee, published by Mayo Clinic Press (October 18, 2022) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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