Diabetes Detective in Bloomington, MN

This book follows an informative story describing diabetes, aimed at helping people understand the condition and how to manage it. It uses the example of a character named Emma to illustrate key concepts.
- It introduces the role of the pancreas and insulin in turning food into energy.
- It explains how diabetes affects the pancreas' ability to produce or use insulin effectively.
- It emphasizes the importance of monitoring blood sugar levels and maintaining them within a normal range, showing a diabetes control chart.
- It illustrates how to use an insulin pen.
- It provides guidance on meal planning, including carbohydrate counting, and uses a food pyramid.
- The book includes visuals and charts to help readers understand blood sugar levels and diabetes management.