Getting on with Type 2 Diabetes: Books Beyond Words tell stories in pictures to help people with intellectual disabilities explore and understand their own experiences

By Sheila Hollins, Rachel Besser and Catherine Brighton

Getting on with Type 2 Diabetes is part of the Books Beyond Words series of picture books that help people with learning and communication difficulties to explore and understand their own experiences. Louise is alarmed when Fred keeps falling asleep. His GP diagnoses type 2 diabetes. He is shown how to change his diet and take regular exercise, and we see him cooking and eating a healthy meal. His GP prescribes medication when Fred feels tired again. He feels much better at his annual review when he gives a urine sample, has his blood pressure taken and his feet checked. Guidelines are provided (as text at the back) for carers and supporters, health and other professionals providing support to people with learning disabilities. There is also a suggested storyline and recommended helpful organisations and further resources.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books Beyond Words
• Release date: Oct 16, 2013
• ISBN: 9781874439608

Sheila Hollins

Sheila Hollins, editor of the Books Beyond Words series, is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry of Disability at St. George’s, University of London, and sits in the House of Lords. She is a past President and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and President of the British Medical Association, 2012–2013.