DigiBete16+ and parents | 19-25’s
Welcome to the 19-25's page. Here you’ll find lots of useful resources to support you and to help better manage Type 1 Diabetes. There are films and interactive resources for you to download and use whenever & wherever you need them. You can also use them to show your friends, family and community to help raise awareness and understanding. If you need extra support then your diabetes team are always available.
Welcome to the 19-25’s page.
Here you’ll find lots of useful resources to support you and to help better manage Type 1 Diabetes.
There are films and downloadable/interactive resources for you to use whenever & wherever you need them. You can also use them to show your friends, family and community to help raise awareness and understanding.
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
Dan's Story
Meet Dan as he talks about his life living with Type 1 Diabetes
Top Tips to Help Manage Your BG
Always try to give Insulin 15 minutes before food if a BG reading is above 4 mmol/L
Stop! Think! Act!
What is the BG reading telling you? Is a correction needed?
Exercise can be tricky, but if managed well, will with your help your BG levels
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
In this film Dr. Yong explains what Type 1 Diabetes is.
Sick Day Rules
In this film Dr Fiona Campbell talks you through 5 straight forward steps for managing illness with Type 1 Diabetes
Here are some video resources to help you manage your diabetes.
Diabetes Eye Screening Appointment
This film shows what happens at a diabetes eye screening appointment. Applicable for ages 12+.
Top Tips for Hypoglycaemia
Top Tips for Hypoglycaemia
Top Tips for Hyperglycaemia
Top Tips for Hyperglycaemia
Top Tips for Travel
Here are some top tips for when you are travelling abroad
Top Tips for Exercise
Here are some top tips for exercise and type 1 diabetes.
Top Tips for Keeping Tech
Here are some top tips for keeping tech
Top Tips for Tech Failure
Here are some top tips for tech failure and tech issues.
Top Tips for Sexual Health
Here are some top tips for sexual health.
Top Tips for Contraception
Here are some top tips for contraception.
Top Tips for Pregnancy
Here are some top tips for pregnancy.
Talking about Type 1 Diabetes
Top tips for talking about Type 1 Diabetes
Top Tips for Periods
Here are some top tips for that time of the month.
Top Tips for Prescriptions
Here are some top tips for managing your prescriptions.
Top Tips for Alcohol
Here are some top tips for managing alcohol and type 1 diabetes.
Top Tips for Work
Here are some top tips for managing work and type 1 diabetes.
Top Tips for University
Here are some top tips for University
Top Tips for Piercings and Tattoos.
Here are some top tips for getting piercings and tattoos.
The video resources below have been funded by the National Lottery’s Community Fund
Let’s Talk About - Diagnosis
Let’s Talk About : Diagnosis
Let's Talk About - Carb Counting & Eating Out
Let's Talk About : Carb Counting & Eating Out
Let's Talk About - Drinking
Let's Talk About : Drinking
Let's Talk About - Sex and Relationships
Let's Talk About : Sex and Relationships
Let’s Talk About - Emotional Wellbeing
Let’s Talk About : Emotional Wellbeing
Type 1 : My Community and Me
In this film young people talk about the benefits of talking to their peers and creating support networks to help them manage their diabetes better in the community
Type 1 : Other Conditions and Me
In this film young people talk about what it's like to have other conditions alongside type 1 diabetes
Here are some stories from other young people living with Type 1 Diabetes
Isaac Coleman - Tackling Type 1
Meet Isaac and hear his story of how diabetes tech has enabled his journey with Bradford Bulls.
BE INSPIRED BY : DIATHLETE
Find out how Gavin manages T1D around running marathons
