Not the Worst Thing Ever!: A Gross, Giggly Guide to Dealing with Diabetes

This book is gross. Like really gross. You probably shouldn’t read it if you gag easily. But you probably should read it if you are looking for ways to ease worries during your diabetes care routine.

It turns out that there are a lot of things that are way worse than checking blood sugar, getting a shot, changing an insulin pump infusion site, and changing a continuous glucose monitor. As the old saying goes, taking care of your diabetes is a lot better than getting pooped out by a great white shark.

With laugh-out-loud lines by Gillian King-Cargile and delightfully disgusting illustrations by Shawn Turek, this feel-better diabetes book will reassure readers that getting (or giving) a little poke is not the worst thing ever!

Gillian King-Cargile is passionate about creating books, digital media, events, and experiences that help people learn more about the world around them. She has a B.A. in Film Production and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Southern Illinois University. Her work uses humor and creativity to kindle a love of reading and learning.

Shawn Turek is an illustrator and artist living in the Minneapolis, MN area with his wife and daughter. His illustration work includes character design, children's books, and comics/graphic novels. He also creates whiteboard explainer videos to help companies educate potential customers about their products and services. You can find all of his creations at drawnbyshawn.com.