Parents & Carers
Welcome to our Parents and Carers page Firstly, thank you for taking the time to visit the site. If you and your child are living with Type 1 Diabetes then we are here for you. We know first hand how difficult Type 1 Diabetes can be and would love to hear what would be most useful for you to see on this page.
Welcome to our Parents and Carers page
Below are some resources from our most popular films to support your journey and you may be interested in visiting our resources page where you can access national documentation.
You could also visit the DigiBete Kids or Teens sections to see age specific examples of children, young people and their families managing their diabetes too. These are made as mini-documentaries by real life families modelling best practice care.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
In this film Dr. Yong explains what Type 1 Diabetes is.
Type 1 Essentials
Mums Type 1 Diabetes Tips 'n' Tricks - Carolyn
Here are some useful tips and tricks from Carolyn on how she manages her daughter's T1D.
Mum's Tips 'n Tricks for Type 1 Diabetes - Louise
Meet Louise as she shares some useful tips and tricks on how she manages her daughter's T1D.
Mum's Tips 'n' Tricks for Under 5's
Some mums from the type 1 community give some of their tips and tricks for managing their under 5\'s that could be useful for you too.
Dad's Type 1 Diabetes Tips 'n' Tricks - Simon
Here are some useful tips and tricks from Simon on how he manages his daughter's T1D.
Dad's Tips 'n' Tricks for Under 5's
Some dads from the type 1 community give some of their tips and tricks for managing their under 5\'s that could be useful for you too.
Frances' Kitchen - Introduction
Frances Kitchen - Introduction
Frances' Kitchen
A series of simple, scrumptious, carb-counted recipes that you can easily create at home.
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 - Normal and low blood glucose levels
Sick Day Rules - High blood glucose levels
Sports & Activity
Diabetes Stories
Hear other families share their real life stories of living with type 1 diabetes.