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by Yvonne Coates (Author)
When someone you love is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, it can feel overwhelming. The worry, the 3 am checks, the fear of getting it wrong, the loneliness of being the one who carries the weight while everyone focuses on the person diagnosed. If you are the partner, parent, sibling, carer or friend of someone living with Type 1 Diabetes, this book was written for you.
Author Yvonne Coates lives with Type 1 Diabetes herself and is a mum of two. She knows the daily reality of T1D from the inside, and she also knows exactly what the families around a T1D person experience, feel, and need.
This warm, practical guide gives you the knowledge, tools and confidence to truly show up for someone you love.
Inside you will find:
- What to expect in the first days and weeks after diagnosis, and how to support without taking over
- Plain-language explanations of Type 1, insulin, blood sugar levels, hypos, highs, ketones and DKA
- Food and carb basics, GI explained, and how meals, stress, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar
- Checklists for equipment, sick days, outings, holidays and travel, so you feel prepared, not panicked
- Dedicated sections for parents, siblings and children, so every member of the family feels seen
- Practical guidance on communication, diabetes burnout and protecting your own emotional health
You don't have diabetes, but you live alongside it every single day. Written by someone who does, this book reminds you that you are not alone, and that with understanding, simple tools and open communication, you can walk this journey together with more confidence, calm and compassion.
Perfect for newly diagnosed families, long-term T1D caregivers, partners, parents and anyone who loves someone with Type 1 Diabetes.
