Type 1 Essentials
Welcome to the Essentials Section
The following films are made with Healthcare Professionals in England. Guidance may vary in other regions. These films explain, in a step-by-step way, how to effectively perform the essentials of everyday management of Type 1 Diabetes.
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Below are essential videos to help you and your family self-manage your diabetes.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
Type 1 Diabetes Animated Explainer
An animated explainer video introducing Type 1 Diabetes. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
What is Type 1 Diabetes
How To Check Blood Glucose Levels
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
How To Give An Injection Of Insulin
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
How to give an Injection of Insulin using Safety Needles
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
What is Hypoglycaemia?
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
How to treat Hypoglycaemia
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
Carb Counting - Understanding the Basics
This film takes you through the basics of carbohydrate counting. This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
How To Work Out A Correction Dose
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
What Are Ketones and How To Check Them
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
A Guide To Healthy Eating
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
How To Give An Injection Of Glucagon
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
Sick Day Rules
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
Equipment You Need When You Leave Hospital
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
Visiting the Diabetes Clinic
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.