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Shia Learns About Diabetes Care

by Shaina Hatchell

Summary

It has been 6 weeks since Shia and her parents learned she has Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Now, she is heading back to see her friends at the hospital for a check up. The most exciting part is she gets to show off her favorite new backpack. When her family arrives, they meet Shia’s first diabuddy, Carlos, and his parents! Join Carlos and Shia as they explore each other’s cool diabetes backpacks and learn more about their diabetes care!

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Additional Information

Publication Year

2021

Diabetes Type(s)

  • > Type One

Age Group(s)

  • > Children

Genre(s)

  • > Picture Book

Representation

T1D Main and Side Characters

External Links

© 2026 Concieved without a functioning pancreas by Kelsey Geller. Created with a functioning pancreas and ❤️ by Eric Wilhite.