Pamela Roller

A Walk with Hope, Diabetes's Best Friend Pamela Roller

This cleverly written fiction book is meant to educate people of all ages about Diabetes. The delightful animals in the story have a unique way of using rhyming words while addressing the seriousness of Diabetes. The walk Diabetes is on with HOPE is a timeline of finding out about the disease, learning what it takes to manage Diabetes, getting the necessary support and receiving encouragement to cope, while trying to find a cure. The animals portray what diabetics routinely have to do to manage the disease; not wanting to do finger sticks, counting carbs, and taking insulin. HOPE spells out what Diabetes needs. She convinces the animals to support Diabetes and to keep fighting for a cure. She wrote the book to promote Diabetes Awareness, especially on November 14th since it is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes, though, is a disease that must be taken seriously every day of the year. Her book is a children's fiction story; however, diabetics and other people of all ages can learn from it.