Diabetes and Me

Living a Healthy and Empowered Life in the Face of Diabetes

Wendy Louise Novak, David Novak

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Disruption Books
21 February 2024

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Diabetes; Coping with illness

""Children with diabetes can live full, happy, productive lives. I hope my story can stand as proof of that fact.""

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age seven, Wendy Louise Novak had to create her own path in a world defined by stigma, struggle, and hope.

With little public awareness of her condition, Wendy's only role model was her fiercely independent father, who grew up in an era when diabetes meant a difficult, and often short, life. He taught her to ""follow the rules"" and stay self-reliant. That sense of independence carried Wendy through college to a successful career, globetrotting excitement, and a whirlwind romance with her husband, David.

Wendy built a loving family as she navigated the highs and lows of a condition that was still widely misunderstood. Despite tough times, she learned to balance following the rules with following her passions, saying,""I never wanted to be the kind of person who stayed home and worried about whether or not I could take it, and so I didn't.""

Today, Wendy is the face of the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, which supports groundbreaking clinical services, education, and research to ensure young people with diabetes can thrive. In this honest but uplifting account of a life well lived, Wendy shares what she has learned, including practical tips for managing diabetes.

With a foreword by the author's husband, businessman, and philanthropist David Novak, Diabetes and Meshows patients and families that a diagnosis doesn't define your life.

""There are always ways to experience the joys in life, no matter what it throws at you.""

By: Wendy Louise Novak
Introduction by: David Novak
Imprint: Disruption Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9781633310803
ISBN 10: 1633310809
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 21 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by David Novak Chapter 1: Awareness Chapter 2: Identity Chapter 3: Independence Chapter 4: Risk and Reward Chapter 5: Adjustment Chapter 6: Acceptance Chapter 7: Perseverance Chapter 8: Renewal

Diagnosed at age seven, Wendy Louise Novak provedthat it is possible to live a long, healthy, and active life with type 1 diabetes. Today, that determination guides the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, which works with Norton Healthcare in Kentucky to provide some of the nation's best care for children with diabetes. Novak also saton the boards of the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation and Camp Hendon, a Kentucky-based camp for children with diabetes.

Reviews for Diabetes and Me: Living a Healthy and Empowered Life in the Face of Diabetes

"""All parents of children with diabetes should read this book! Wendy's story is captivating, and she includes practical advice alongside compelling anecdotes about the challenges of navigating the ups and downs of diabetes. She also explains the medical aspects of the disease in a way that's clear and easy to understand."" --Madeline Bell, President and CEO, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ""Novak's exploration of how having diabetes has shaped her identity proves both illuminating and empowering. . . An honest and insightful account of living with type 1 diabetes."" --Kirkus Reviews ""Wendy's dedication to Type 1 diabetes education and working to create a better world for patients is unparalleled - as is her spirit. This book shows just how possible it is to persevere and live a long, fulfilling life with Type 1 diabetes."" --Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D., Wendy L. Novak Chair of Pediatric Diabetes Care and Clinical Research ""Diabetes and Me celebrates instances of personal thriving despite a challenging type 1 diabetes diagnosis."" --Foreword Clarion Reviews ""This book is a must read for the millions of people who live with diabetes but also for those who have personal challenges they must face. She is by their side every step of the way when recounting her own very personal story.""--Elaine and Ken Langone"