Welcome to My Type 1 Diabetes!
This platform contains:
1. A public information website that is accessible to all. The ‘Know More’ section has searchable resources including videos and leaflets, and multi-language content in the My Languages section (no registration required).
2. Four eLearning courses for adults with Type 1 diabetes, to help increase understanding and confidence in self-management. These courses cover a range of topics useful for people who are newly diagnosed, or for those needing additional support with insulin management, carb counting, lifestyle change and complications management. They also include topics like driving, employment, alcohol, sex and travel. There is a specific course for older teenagers and young adults, and courses for people either thinking about or starting insulin pump therapy.
Why not take a look! Register to access the courses.
Welcome to the Type 1 Diabetes site!
This website has been created for people with type 1 diabetes living in England.
Coronavirus: advice for people living with type 1 diabetes
Coronaviruses can cause more severe symptoms and complications in people with diabetes - please click below for the latest guidance
Coronavirus: advice for people living with diabetes
Award-winning Digibete Platform and App
have been co-designed to support young people under 18 and their families to better manage their type 1 diabetes at home, school, and in the community
Digibete Website
New Carbohydrate Counting eLearning Course
Find out how to match your insulin requirements with the amount of carbohydrate that you eat or drink in this new course.
Carbohydrate Counting
eLearning
Here you can access online education courses to learn more about type 1 diabetes. These will be especially useful if you've just been diagnosed or if you are considering, or are starting on an insulin pump. There is also a course for teenagers/young adults with type 1 diabetes.
Know More
Access lots of information, videos, educational tools, modules and games to help you understand more about diabetes and how to manage it.
Coronavirus
If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19). Here you can find advice specifically for people with diabetes.
Healthcare Professionals
In this section, you will find resources for healthcare professionals including clinical management guidelines for type 1 diabetes and key patient resources.
Local Services
Have a look at the ‘local services’ tab to check whether we already have an existing platform in your region. In some areas, the learning materials have been adapted to reflect the specific services that are available for you.