dbaza, inc. | Diabetes Education for Kids

"dbaza's Diabetes Education for Kids" has a customization and an introductory section and five chapters that provide explanation of diabetes concepts. In the customization and introductory section, the user creates a character that will represent him/her in the story and meets Piper, a storybook character.

chapter 1 - Testing Can Be Easy - focuses on blood glucose testing and basic diabetes information, including symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia as well as corrective steps.

chapter 2 - All about Insulin - presents information on insulin, including site rotation, insulin injection preparation and administration as well as insulin action profiles.

chapter 3 - Fun with Foods - covers meal planning, including the diabetes food pyramid, information on carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and methods of meal planning.

chapter 4 - Exercise Is for Everyone - addresses heavy and light exercise and their effect on blood glucose levels and the importance of snacking when exercising to avoid hypoglycemia.

chapter 5 - Putting It All Together - covers the interrelationship among insulin, diet, exercise, and blood glucose levels. It contains a review of the material covered in previous chapters, as well as interactive quizzes and practice exercises that reinforce the concepts learned in previous chapters.