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Rhodes and Alana

AUTHORS. ADVOCATES. PUBLIC SPEAKERS.

Sharing a message of resilience and empowerment in their award-winning series, The Adventures of Rhodes & Alana, and online community, The Diabetes Support Group.

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Rhodes and Alana

AUTHORS. ADVOCATES. PUBLIC SPEAKERS.

Sharing a message of resilience and empowerment in their

award-winning series, The Adventures of Rhodes & Alana,

and online community, The Diabetes Support Group.

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Our Books

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Our children's book series for elementary-age readers will capture imaginations with three chapters and color illustrations on each page. Join eight-year-old Rhodes and Alana as they turn every day into an adventure, while growing their friendship and learning about life with type one diabetes.

 The Adventures of Rhodes & Alana School Bus Secret Book Cover
 The Adventures of Rhodes & Alana Bully Blues Book Cover
 The Adventures of Rhodes & Alana Zoo Goes Wild Book Cover

#1 School Bus Secret

#2 Bully Blues

#3 Zoo Goes Wild

Our series is sold by most online book retailers, including Barnes & Noble,

Bookshop.org, and Amazon, which also offers an e-book for Kindle.

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Moonbeam Children's Book Award Medal
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Our Online Community

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​We believe you can live a full life with no limits by taking a positive and proactive approach to diabetes management. Talk to your doctor, make a plan, and then visit our YouTube Channel to watch our Diabetes Minute videos and be encouraged, supported, and get the latest information on Type 1, Type 2, and pre-diabetes. ​

 

Let’s take on Diabetes together!

Quick Links to Videos

Rhodes explaining Diabetes management

Diabetes Management

  • Talking to Your Doctor

  • Pumps & CGMs

Alana smiling with ingredients for a recipe

Exercise and Nutrition

  • Meal Planning

  • Recipes

Rhodes with supporter/caregiver

Caregivers/Support System

  • Mental Health

  • Holiday Planning

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Speaking and Appearances

From international diabetes conferences with leading researchers and advocacy groups, to community events with caregivers and families, Rhodes and Alana have inspired audiences with their personal journey and inspiring message of managing diabetes with a positive and proactive approach. 

 

Invite Rhodes and Alana to speak at an event, appear on a podcast, or host a book signing.

Alana and Rhodes at an event in NYC where they were asked to speak

TRUSTED RESOURCES

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Get in Touch

Please send us your comments, questions, or requests. We ask for your patience as we try to respond to our young readers as quickly as possible!

 

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube!

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Based in Richmond, VA

Adventures of R&A LLC, dba The Diabetes Support Group, owns and manages this site and all related social media pages. We are not doctors and do not give medical advice. Alway consult with your medical provider before making any changes to your diabetes management. 

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