16-18s
Here you'll find resources created for young people aged 16-18 years.
Welcome to the 16-18s Page!
Here you’ll find lots of useful films and resources to support you and your family to better manage Type 1 Diabetes. You could watch together with your family or on your own. You can also show them to your friends, school/college or community to help raise awareness.
If you find these resources useful, ask your local diabetes team for a code to use the DigiBete App. Learn more about it by clicking here
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
In this film Dr. Yong explains what Type 1 Diabetes is.
Type 1 Diabetes Stories
Isaac Coleman - Tackling Type 1
Meet Isaac and hear his story of how diabetes tech has enabled his journey with Bradford Bulls.
Dan's Story
Meet Dan as he talks about his life living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Diabetes Stories
Watch more diabetes stories from children and young people here.
Goals of Diabetes Resources
Goals of Diabetes resources for young people aged 16-18 years.
The Goals of diabetes will teach you everything you need to know about diabetes for your age. Watch other children explain all about diabetes and the things it is important to know.
Goals of Diabetes 16-18 years
View the Goals of Diabetes Resources here.
Annual Checks Explained
Learn all about your Annual Checks, what will happen and why they are so important in these helpful resources.
Annual Checks Explained
View the Annual Checks Resources here.
Resources for Emotional Wellbeing
3 Emotional Systems
Sailboat Metaphor.
The video uses a sailboat metaphor to illustrate the challenges of living with diabetes and how you can still achieve your goals.
You Are Not Alone
It's not fair
It's too much
Managing Adult Life
Helpful Resources For When You're Feeling Unwell
Sick Day Rules
In this film Dr Fiona Campbell talks you through 5 straight forward steps for managing illness with Type 1 Diabetes
Sick Day Rules PDF Download
Sick Day Rules - Normal or Low Blood Glucose
Sick Day Rules - High Blood Glucose
Other Useful Pages
Type 1 Essentials
Food & Drink
Eating Out - Nutrition & Allergen Guides
