Danny, the Diabetes Dynamo

This is a children's book that teaches basic skills of diabetes management and empowers children to take part in their diabetes care. Children are encouraged to contact Danny, the main character and share their stories. This is the first book in a series that educate about various issues related to living with Type 1 Diabetes. Being diagnosed with diabetes is life changing and there are many challenges that come with this diagnosis. Danny has been created to help give new perspective to those challenges so children can meet them with strength and perserverance. Written by a certified diabetes educator, parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, and child of a parent with Type 2 Diabetes, Michelle A. Dart, MSN, PNP, CDE created this book to give children a voice. Everyone has a valuable story to be told, including children. Information for children to contact Danny is within the book. A portion of the proceeds from this book is donated to the American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.