Teddy Talks

Teddy is a furry companion with a personality all his own, and his person, Emily, is just as one of a kind. When Emily was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, the news felt like a lot to take in. Today the two of them face each day together and refuse to let the condition get in the way of the adventures they love. They invite young readers to join along.

Told in Teddy's voice, the story follows the healthy routines he and Emily build into their days. Teddy shows how a hopeful outlook is easy to find once you start looking for it, and how a little optimism can take you a long way. The book also shows how Emily uses her Continuous Glucose Monitor to keep track of her blood sugar throughout the day.

The author is a mother of two who lives with Type 1 Diabetes herself, and she wrote the book with a clear understanding of how hard it can be to explain the condition to children. The book includes a glossary of common terms, making it a useful introduction to the condition for young children.