It’s not clear whether 101 Tips for Raising Healthy Kids with Diabetes is intended for parents of recently diagnosed diabetic children, or for someone who’s already been dealing with the disease for some time. It is apparent, however, that the way the book is laid out isn’t the best way to present the information provided.

Most of the “tips” are extremely basic and foundational. They are sometimes redundant and often advise a parent to consult their diabetes care team. It would be better laid out in basic chapter format and geared towards the inexperienced parent of a child with diabetes than in numbered tip form, presenting the information sporadically.

101 Tips would be most helpful to someone who may feel overwhelmed by the recent diagnosis of a child with diabetes and doesn’t have much time to read. In such a situation, however, it would still benefit the parent to find a more comprehensive book, as diabetes can change almost every aspect of the child’s life.

As for the seasoned parent of a diabetic child, this book might provide a few useful tips, particularly the specific information about sports, riding the bus and trick-or-treating.

You can pick up a copy here.