Even Superheroes Get Diabetes

Even Superheroes Get Diabetes focuses on the gift within the illness. It is the story of a boy named Kelvin who loves Superheroes. His childhood days are spent in imaginative play--saving the day. One day, his fantasies are marred by the reality of getting diabetes...the incessant finger pricks, shots, and the constant doctor's appointments. When a mysterious doctor uncovers that Kelvin has superpowers, the story reveals itself as the genesis of a new kind of superhero. Kelvin is monikered 'Super K' and uses his superpowers to help other kids with diabetes. The discovery of Super K's superpowers is akin to the discovery of one's inner strength in the face of adversity--in the face of illness. The comic book style illustrations by Micah Chambers-Goldberg beautifully connect children and parents to the world of diabetes. The book includes a kid friendly diagram that explains type 1 diabetes, and definitions that discuss both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Despite having spent too much of her childhood reading comic books, author Sue Ganz-Schmitt managed to obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Diego State University, and is listed in: Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities. Before Embarking on her writing Career, Sue traveled the globe representing an entertainment company. She has been featured in numerous international magazines and newspapers. But, because she didn’t always understand the language, she had no idea what they were saying about her. Sue passionately supports non-profits that involve childhood diseases (including diabetes and leukemia), mothers in developing countries, and orphanages. The author’s previous publications include essays on mothering and china. Sue lives in a small mountain community near Los Angeles with her two children, and husband.