Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max who had a condition called diabetes. Diabetes meant that his body couldn't make enough insulin to control the amount of glucose in his blood. Glucose comes from the carbohydrates in the food Max ate.

One day, Max's doctor explained to him that he needed to be careful about the type and amount of food he ate, because too much glucose in his blood can cause problems. Max learned that he could keep his blood sugar in check by counting the carbohydrates in his meals and taking the right amount of insulin.

Max also found out that diabetes is not contagious, which means he couldn't give it to his friends or family. He felt relieved and started to live a happy and healthy life by following his doctor's advice.

The end.

Reflections

1. What is diabetes and how does it affect the body?
2. Why is it important for Max to be careful about the type and amount of food he eats?
3. What does insulin do in the body?
4. Why was Max relieved to find out that diabetes is not contagious?
5. How did Max learn to live a happy and healthy life with diabetes?