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Mendosa</a></cite> <br>01July2004 <pre> </pre> <br> Lots of books focus on the serious side of diabetes. It is truly no laughing matter. That’s why Theresa Garnero illustrated and wrote her book of cartoons. <P> She works as a diabetes educator at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. That’s less than 40 miles from my home, but I haven’t had the opportunity to meet her. That’s something I regret, because she sounds like just the sort of upbeat person I appreciate. For example, she inscribed the autographed copy that she sent me with the wise words, “Keep laughing — it lowers blood sugar.” <P> Her book, <I>DIABETease,</I> is a 60-page paperback filled with 50 colorful, comical illustrations about diabetes. They inform us without the typical heavy load of seriousness and fear. She kindly authorized the use of one of these illustrations as this issue’s featured illustration. <P> Theresa isn’t maintaining that there is anything funny about diabetes. “Rather, it is the human condition that lends itself to humorous situations,” she says. “Since less than half the people with diabetes ever receive education about how it can be controlled, it’s not surprising to hear the dark side emphasized. I’ve found that diabetes cartoons to be a much needed sigh of relief.” <P> <I>DIABETease: A Lighter Look at the Serious Subject of Diabetes</I> lists for $16.99 softbound and $34.95 hard cover. Theresa donates half of her profits to diabetes research, which shows her commitment to those of us with the condition. The book is available directly from Theresa at her website, <A HREF="http://www.tgarnero.com">www.tgarnero.com,</A> or tollfree at (877) 765-4386. You can also buy it at many bookstores, including Amazon and Borders. 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