Teddy bear teaches diabetic kids to manage their health

Jerry the Bear has diabetes, too, and gives kids an opportunity to practice their medical procedures on him.

(Relaxnews)
- He looks like any old teddy, and the screen built into his belly
suggests he's an educational toy, but for children with diabetes, Jerry
the Bear provides interactive, experiential knowledge about their
condition.

Not to mention a kindred spirit.

Jerry the Bear has diabetes, too, and gives kids an opportunity to practice their medical procedures on him.

In
the spirit of practical play, kids can monitor his insulin levels,
count his carbs, learn to rotate injection sites and understand more
about why Jerry needs to eat right.



Teddy bear teaches diabetic kids to manage their health