Under 5s
Welcome to our ‘5’s and Under’ Resources Page
If you are a parent or supporting a child with Type 1 Diabetes then we hope the resources on this page will help with day-to-day management and help gain a better understanding of what Type 1 Diabetes is.
We’ve created a series of films and resources to support you as you manage Type 1 Diabetes.
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.
This website and content was last reviewed in November 2025. For more information on our review and governance click here.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
Newly Diagnosed and Under 5
In this film you can hear from parents as they talk about their child\'s diagnosis
Remember
If you have any questions, or you’re not sure then just ask for help. Your Diabetes Team are there to support you so do get in touch when you need them.
Watch the videos below to hear from other children living with type 1 and help you child understand they are not alone living with type 1 diabetes.
World Down Syndrome Day
Meet Wilf and his Mum and they talk about their life with Down Syndrome and Type 1 Diabetes
Teddy and Casey
Teddy and Casey
Jody's Family Story
My Beautiful Type 1 Family
Milly's Story
Here's Milly giving us some insight into her life with T1D.
How to Manage a Mammoth
Join Jake, his Mum and Mel the diabetes mammoth as they join forces with their friends to become a super-team and work out how to shrink Mel to a manageable size.
How to Hold a Hedgehog
Join Aneesha, her family and Sid the diabetes hedgehog as they work out how to adapt to life with diabetes and calm down their worries.
Food & Under 5's
In this section you’ll find films dedicated to Food for 5’s and under.
Frances Hanson is a Children’s Diabetes Dietitian based at Leeds Children’s Hospital and she has created this series to support you as you manage food for children aged 5 and under.
The 5532 document mentioned in the food and under 5s video can be found here.
We hope you find these resources useful.
AN INTRODUCTION TO FOOD & UNDER 5'S
An Introduction to Food & Under 5s. A link to the 5532 booklet can be found above.
UNDER 5'S - GETTING THE PORTION SIZE RIGHT
Under 5's - Getting The Portion Size Right
UNDER 5'S - FOOD & PUMP MANAGEMENT
Under 5's - Food & Pump Management
UNDER 5'S - FOOD REFUSAL
Under 5's - Food Refusal
UNDER 5'S - MEALS & SNACKS FOR AN AVERAGE 2 YEAR OLD
Under 5\'s - Meals & Snacks For An Average 2 Year Old
UNDER 5'S - MEALS & SNACKS FOR AN AVERAGE 4 YEAR OLD
Under 5\'s - Meals & Snacks For An Average 4 Year Old
Exercise & Under 5's
Managing Active Under 5's and Type 1 Diabetes
Francesca Annan discusses ways of managing active under 5\'s and Type 1 Diabetes
Parents Tips & Tricks
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 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.
Illness & Under 5's
Sick Day Rules
This film was last reviewed in November 2025.
Sick Day Rules
Hyperglycaemia & Sick Day Rules (Hybrid Closed Loop)
Other Helpful Resources
Type 1 Essentials
Food & Drink
Eating Out - Nutrition & Allergen Guides
