Type 1 Essentials
Welcome to the Essentials Section
Below are essential videos to help you and your family self-manage your diabetes.
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.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
In this film Dr. Yong explains what Type 1 Diabetes is.
Type 1 Diabetes Animated Explainer
An animated explainer video introducing Type 1 Diabetes
Sick Day Rules
In this film Dr Fiona Campbell talks you through 5 straight forward steps for managing illness with Type 1 Diabetes
Equipment You Need When You Leave Hospital
What is Hypoglycaemia?
How To Give An Injection Of Insulin
Injection Technique Matters - Lipohypertrophy
How To Give An Injection Of Glucagon
Visiting the Diabetes Clinic
How to give an Injection of Insulin using Safety Needles
Carb Counting - Understanding the Basics
How To Work Out A Correction Dose
A Guide To Healthy Eating
How to treat Hypoglycaemia
How To Check Blood Glucose Levels
What Are Ketones and How To Check Them