When you have diabetes yourself or in your family, you need to become your own expert.

Equipped with the knowledge, strategies and tips provided in this easy-to-read resource, you will be fully prepared to take the best care of yourself and your diabetes.

With over 40 chapters looking at topics ranging from nutrition, pregnancy and travel, to associated conditions, research and new developments, this book digs deep into the practicalities of managing and living with diabetes. This latest edition also contains advice on how to use the new hybrid insulin pump.

Other key features include:

• Glossary with over 150 medical terms
• Over 400 illustrations
• Over 1,000 journal and article references, plus website recommendations for further reading
• Details of self-help and support organisations, as well as real-life stories from people with diabetes.

Medical research has conclusively proved that looking after your diabetes is key to avoiding pitfalls and long-term risks. By understanding your diabetes, you can live a full, healthy and happy life.

“I would highly commend this book to everyone with an interest in helping our children and young people with diabetes and their families live the best life possible.”

– Dr Fiona M Campbell, Consultant Paediatric Diabetologist (Leeds Children’s Hospital Diabetes Centre, UK)

Dr Ragnar Hanas is Associate Professor at the Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University and a Consultant Paediatrician at NU Hospital Group, Uddevalla in Sweden, specialising in diabetes. Hanas is Past President of the International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD), and co-editor of the 2018 ISPAD Clinical Practice Guidelines.