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The Dia Bear Club is a non-profit organization especially for children with diabetes.

Our aim is to improve their quality of life as well as to provide their parents, teachers & other care-givers with the necessary information and support needed. 

To help us achieve our aims and goals, we have the following literature  available on CD-Rom. Should you require one of these CD's, please contact us at diabear1@absamail.co.za   For more information on our activities and literature, please follow this link.

Diabetes with DiaBear

This is an animated A4 comic-style book which explains what diabetes is, signs and symptoms and treatment. It is the ideal way to help your child understand what is going on in their bodies.   Download

Diabetes for Toddlers

An animated A5 size comic strip written in the form of a letter to children explaining to them what diabetes is and how it will or will not affect their lives. Download



Advice for Parents of Newly-Diagnosed Children with Diabetes

Questionairres were sent out to parents of children who have had diabetes for a year or more and these questionairres were then used to compile this booklet. A wide range of topics were covered and the booklet has been of great help and support for parents when diabetes has been diagnosed. Download


A Basic Introduction to Diabetes

Newly diagnosed? Download this basic introduction to diabetes. This will help family and friends understand your diabetes. Download

The following can also be printed off the CD-Rom


DiaBear School Pack

Information for teachers at your child's school.

To My Teacher

A short introduction to the teacher which is printed as a letter from your child to the teacher when your child returns to school after their diabetes was diagnosed.

Advice for Babysitters.

A useful pamphlet for babysitters explaining what to do in case of an emergency.

The DiaBear Awards

If your child has excelled in any school activity or extra murally, please let us know. We would love to send them a special DiaBear award.

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Footcare for Persons with Diabetes

A fun comic book educational download giving you the do's and dont's of Diabetes Footcare. Download