Diabetes by Jo Whelan
Diabetes affects all age groups, and the number of cases is rising around the world. This book explains type 1 and type 2 diabetes, their causes, symptoms, treatments, and possible long-term health risks. It looks at everyday experiences of diabetes and shows that, once treated, it should not stop people leading normal, active lives.
This colourful, attractively designed book looks at diabetes in considerable medical detail, but without losing sight of its audience.. subheadings allow swift information retrieval, whilst the index and glossary are full, accurate and easy to interpret. -- Booktrusted 20021001 "the 'Health Issues' series marks an important step in the development of presenting 'straight-talking, fact-based information books'...The series as a whole helps plug a gap in the market..." -- The School Librarian 20030101 'A welcome new series that will be of real use, both to schools and to individuals.' -- Books for Keeps 20030101
Jo Whelan is a science writer who specializes in medicine and healthcare. After gaining a degree in Biology she worked in scientific publishing and medical communications before going freelance.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750239400 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750239409 |
| Title | Diabetes |
| Author | Jo Whelan |
| Series | Health Issues |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2002-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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