Type 1 Diabetes Children’s Books

Children’s Diabetes Books

Proceeds raised from the sale of our children’s diabetes books will be used to support DHF’s free programs and resources for Canadian youth living with type 1 diabetes.

“NOTHING CAN STOP ME!” BOOK SERIES

The Sideline Secret, Children's diabetes book

The Sideline Secret

Get your copy on World Diabetes Day, November 14th, 2025!

Aastha is 10 years old, loves soccer, and never goes anywhere without her hoodie. Ever. She’s fast on the field and fearless with the ball, but there’s one thing she’s scared to share: Aastha has type 1 diabetes. What if her friends treat her differently if they find out? What if they don’t understand?

As Aastha gets ready for her big game, she learns that being brave isn’t just about scoring goals – it’s about being honest and staying true to yourself.

The Sideline Secret is a collaborative project from the DHF community, written as the third book in DHF’s Nothing Can Stop Me series. Aastha’s story highlights the day-to-day challenges that children living with diabetes face and their resilience to overcome them.

The Sideline Secret is dedicated to kids living with diabetes who don’t always see themselves represented in the books they read – your story matters. ~ AR & RS

Sweet Steps, Children's Diabetes Book, Type 1 Diabetes Book, children's diabetes books

Sweet Steps

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!

When Abbi’s blood sugar goes low during dance class, she starts to wonder if she will ever be able to dance centre stage without her diabetes getting in the way. When she meets David, a fellow dancer with T1D, she experiences the power of community and support and realizes that nothing can stop her from dancing her dreams.

Based on the real-life experiences of DHF mentors Abbi Cloth and David Campbell, proceeds raised through the sale of Sweet Steps will be used to provide free programs and resources for youth living with type 1 diabetes.

Nothing Can Stop Me, children's diabetes book, type 1 diabetes children's book, t1d children's book

Nothing Can Stop Me!

Matt is a boy diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes just days before a championship hockey game. During his stay at the hospital, he learns how to live with the disease, but will the doctor let him go in time for the big game? And, will he ever be able to play hockey again?

This personal account of Matt Scott’s journey is proof to boys and girls everywhere that diabetes doesn’t have to stop you from following your dreams.

Proceeds raised through the sale of Nothing Can Stop Me will be used to provide free programs and resources for youth living with type 1 diabetes.