Essentials
Welcome to the Essentials Page!
Welcome to the DigiBete Essentials page. Here you'll find a selection of essential films to help in the daily management of Type 1 Diabetes.
If you, a family member or friend have been newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes then please visit our 'Newly Diagnosed' page for more supporting resources.
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Essential Care Films English
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?
How To Check Blood Glucose Levels
How To Give An Injection Of Insulin
How to give an Injection of Insulin using Safety Needles
What is Hypoglycaemia?
How to treat Hypoglycaemia
Carb Counting - Understanding the Basics
This film takes you through the basics of carbohydrate counting.
How To Work Out A Correction Dose
What Are Ketones and How To Check Them
A Guide To Healthy Eating
How To Give An Injection Of Glucagon
Equipment You Need When You Leave Hospital
Visiting the Diabetes Clinic
Sick Day Rules
Diabetes Eye Screening Appointment
This film shows what happens at a diabetes eye screening appointment. Applicable for ages 12+.
Living with Diabetes Workbook
On this page the Living With Diabetes Workbook is broken down into chapters making it easier for you to get to the information you need to make your management more effective.
Making Sense of Diabetes Technology
This workbook will help if you need to understand more about diabetes technology.
Severe Hypoglycaemia
This page is dedicated to the awareness and treatment options for severe hypoglycaemia.