Diabetic Daisy Starts School

About the Book

Diabetic Daisy is a fictional character created for children with type-1 diabetes. Daisy proves to people that even though she has diabetes, she can still do the things that other people do. With a little help from her finger prick, monitor, insulin injections, her favourite teddy bear, Nelson, and her friends, Daisy gets through starting school, swimming lessons, ballet, sick days, birthday parties, and more, all with happy endings. Let Daisy take your child on a journey of positives, showing that life can be so much more than just diabetes. More Diabetic Daisy stories are coming soon! Diabetic Daisy: The Beginning Diabetic Daisy Has Ballet Lessons Diabetic Daisy Swims with the School Diabetic Daisy Makes a New Friend Diabetic Daisy Has a Sick Day Too Diabetic Daisy and Her Birthday Party Diabetic Daisy Has a Cold Diabetic Daisy is a six year-old-girl who has just started school. Ten months ago, she learnt that she has type-1 diabetes. Today, she works with her mum, her teachers, and her friends to face the daily challenges of checking blood-sugar levels, eating right, and treating hypo in the school environment. Emily, Jane, and Rosie, her new friends, help Daisy feel better about her diabetes. Her favourite diabetic teddy bear, Nelson, helps too! Join Daisy on her adventure through school, as she shows people that life is much bigger than just having diabetes.

About the Author

Sarah Louise is a mother of three. Since her daughter's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at the age of five, Sarah has written a series of books to help children all over the world get through their day-to-day struggles with this chronic illness. Sarah wants children with diabetes to know that with a little help from your finger prick, you can be healthy and happy, just like Daisy.