Essentials
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.
So what is Type 1 Diabetes? In this film Dr. James Yong explains all...
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.
We hope you'll find these films useful.
Below are essential videos to help you and your family self-manage your diabetes.
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.
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

Type 1 Diabetes Animated Explainer
An animated explainer video introducing Type 1 Diabetes

What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
In this film Dr. Yong explains what Type 1 Diabetes is.

How To Check Blood Glucose Levels
How To Check Blood Glucose Levels

How To Give An Injection Of Insulin
How To Give An Injection Of Insulin

How to give an Injection of Insulin using Safety Needles
How to give an injection of insulin using safety needles

What is Hypoglycaemia?
What is Hypoglycaemia?

How to treat Hypoglycaemia
How to treat Hypoglycaemia

Carbohydrate Counting
How to count carbohydrates

How To Work Out A Correction Dose
How To Work Out A Correction Dose

What Are Ketones and How To Check Them
What Are Ketones and How To Check Them

A Guide To Healthy Eating
A Guide To Healthy Eating

How To Give An Injection Of Glucagon
This short film shows you how to give an injection of glucagon

How To Give An Injection Of Ogluo
This short films shows you how to give an injection of Ogluo

Equipment You Need When You Leave Hospital
Equipment You Need When You Leave Hospital

Visiting the Diabetes Clinic
Visiting the Diabetes Clinic

Sick Day Rules
In this film Dr Fiona Campbell talks you through 5 straight forward steps for managing illness with Type 1 Diabetes

Injection Technique Matters - Lipohypertrophy
A short film about injection technique and why it matters

Diabetes Eye Screening Appointment
This film shows what happens at a diabetes eye screening appointment. Applicable for ages 12+.