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+.