Fatimah and the Storm of Sick Days (book 5)

Book Description - Fatimah and the Storm of Sick Days When illness rolls into Glucose World like a dark and rumbling storm, Fatimah discovers that being sick with Type 1 Diabetes can bring challenges of its own. Her glucose levels begin behaving differently, her body needs extra care, and suddenly there are more things to remember. But Fatimah is not facing the storm alone. With the support of her family and her friends in Glucose World, she learns that even the stormiest sick day can be managed one careful step at a time. In Story 5 of the Fatimah in Glucose World series, young readers join Fatimah on a colorful adventure that introduces important sick-day concepts in a friendly, reassuring, and age-appropriate way. Through Fatimah's journey, children learn about: - Why blood glucose may change during illness - The importance of checking glucose more frequently when sick - Why ketones may need to be checked - Staying hydrated - Following their diabetes sick-day plan - Continuing to pay attention to insulin needs - Recognizing when they need help from a parent, caregiver, or diabetes team >More than a diabetes story, Fatimah and the Storm of Sick Days is about courage, preparation, teamwork, and knowing when to ask for help. With an imaginative world, lovable characters, and an encouraging message, the story helps make an often frightening subject easier for children to understand. The storm will not last forever. With knowledge, support, and the right plan, brighter days are waiting ahead. Ideal for children with Type 1 Diabetes, families, caregivers, teachers, diabetes educators, clinics, and school health settings. Educational information in this story is intended to support-not replace-individualized medical advice or a child's personal diabetes sick-day plan.