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"Claudia and her sister, Janine, may as well be from two different planets. Claudia, who pays more attention to her artwork and The Baby-sitters Club than her homework, feels like she can't compete with her perfect sister. Janine studies nonstop, gets straight As, and even takes college-level courses! But when something unexpected happens to the most beloved person in their family, will the sisters be able to put aside their differences?"--Publisher....

"[A] heartwarming and inspirational novel about a mother and daughter who face challenges, cope with celebrity, and overcome tragedy while maintaining the outward appearance of . . . A PERFECT LIFE. The epitome of intelligence, high-powered energy, and grace, Blaise McCarthy is an icon in the world of television news, asking the tough questions and taking on the emotionally charged issues of world affairs and politics with courage and insight. A single...

Stacey, a member of the Baby-sitters Club, learns to cope with her diabetes and her overprotective parents.

Rachel Deering, an otherwise normal 13-year-old aspiring ballerina from Miami, suddenly finds herself in the hospital, diagnosed with diabetes. Now she needs to learn how to manage her disease, and to cope with being different from all her friends. Will she ever dancd again? Rachel Deering loves-and lives-to dance. She dreams of someday becoming a professional dancer. When she is invited to try out at the regional auditions for New York City Ballet...

Shows the life of a girl with diabetes, how she tests her blood sugar level, what foods she can eat, and what happens when she feels "hypo".

The American Diabetes Association, the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy, has completely revised this one-volume sourcebook to bring you all the infromation you need to live an active, healthy life with diabetes.

Thirteen-year-old Stacey needs the support of the Baby-sitters Club when the pressures of school, work, and home pile up and her diabetes puts her in the hospital.

Prediabetes is now an epidemic affecting close to 100 million Americans. In its early stages, prediabetes lowers a person's energy and mental clarity. Untreated, it turns into type 2 diabetes, which can be deadly. Along the way, prediabetes increases the risk of persistent weight problems, sleep disorders, inflammation, and mood swings. Ultimately, it predisposes people to heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's, and cancer. Stop Prediabetes Now offers...

The teen years with diabetes onboard are a challenging time for parents and anyone who cares about a child with diabetes. Raising Teens with Diabetes is a no-nonsense, honest approach at not just surviving but thriving in those years. Moira McCarthy, well-known diabetes mom, advocate, and author of the best-selling The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Juvenile Diabetes, is one mom who has truly been there. Raising Teens with Diabetes: A...