Estelle’s Winning Spirit. The Storybook Illustrated Guide to Type 1 Diabetes

By Brian Wu

Estelle has an active and joyful spirit—a winning spirit. While she is playing soccer, she begins to feel dizzy, but she remains positive by thinking “this day is going to be bright as the sun!” However, the dizziness worsens, and Estelle has to be whisked away to the Emergency Room. She is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, and although she doesn’t understand at first, she comes to comprehend her condition and how to take care of herself. She’s firm and positive that she’ll live as brightly as before—bright as the sun!

This book is part of the Storybook Illustrated Guides (https://www.siguides.com/), which main goal is to serve as an educational resource that will benefit parents and children alike. The fictional stories include characters, who are just like you/your child, that discover why they are different and learn that they can overcome and lead normal lives. Each book is fundamentally divided in three sections:
1) Created for parents and caregivers, practical and useful tips to help recognize symptoms of conditions covered in each book.
2) The stories themselves, illustrated to capture children’s interest while educating them about various illnesses.
3) A list of online resources that adults can use to learn more about conditions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brian Wu
• Release date: Dec 10, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310530074

Brian Wu

Brian Wu, a 7th year MD/PhD, is on track to finishing his PhD in 2014 and has a goal to becoming a Sports Medicine Physician with a focus on holistic care and treatment. The idea for writing the Storybook Illustrated Guides first occurred to Brian as a fifth grader, when he wrote a story "Wacky Olympics and Body Wars", which is a personification of the immune system and how our bodies fight disease. Since then, the idea has matured over the years and the result is nothing short of astonishing. Brian has created a revolutionary series of books that raises the bar where children’s health education is concerned. There’s nothing else like the SIGuides on the market today. Brian believes children should understand medical conditions they acquire, so that they can take good care of themselves and lead full lives. He has a way of writing about complex medical topics at a level that children comprehend. Brian understands the value of empowering children with diseases, enabling them to play an active role in their own treatment and recovery process. Brian values the ability for all ages to learn from the power of stories. He has the passion to share his love of science and medicine through these stories with the world. The power of storytelling stems from the fact that stories can teach without overbearing. Learning comes naturally when engaging both logical and creative sides of the brain. The facts surrounding each disease appeal to the logical side, making the story engaging and the learning fun. Brian knows that if he can help even a single person then the project will be well worth it. Brian’s interests include writing and entrepreneurship. He is married and loves his wife dearly. Contact Brian Wu at [e-mail] More information on Brian can be found at http://www.brianwwu.com

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Estelle’s Winning Spirit

The Storybook Illustrated Guide to Type 1 Diabetes

By Brian Wu

Disclaimers

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

This book is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to his/her health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

Estelle’s Winning Spirit. The Storybook Illustrated Guide to Type 1 Diabetes

By Brian Wu

Copyright 2014 Brian Wu

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Current Titles:

SiGuide to Asthma (In Spanish)

SiGuide to Type 1 Diabetes

SiGuide to the Flu

SiGuide to Celiac’s Disease

Upcoming Titles:

SiGuide to Type 2 Diabetes

SiGuide to ADHD

SiGuide to the Immune System

SiGuide to the Cardiovascular System

Table of contents

Tips for Caregivers of Children with Diabetes

Chapter 1: The Big Game

Chapter 2: Estelle’s Health

Chapter 3: A Long Night

Chapter 4: Mystery Solved

Chapter 5: What is Diabetes?

Chapter 6: Estelle is Equipped for Battle

Glossary of Terms

Helpful Resources

About the Author

Tips for Caregivers of Children with Diabetes

•Remember that every child with diabetes is different. Symptoms of low blood sugar can look different in children. Things that affect a child’s blook sugar are foods eaten, insulin, exercise, illness, stress, and any changes in regular routine.

•Be discreet. Try not to draw attention to the child in your care. A diabetic child needs to eat snacks periodically while in your care. He or she