Parents, Family & Friends | Parents & Carers

Welcome to our Parents and Carers page

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to visit the site. If you and your child are living with Type 1 Diabetes then we are here for you. We know first hand how difficult Type 1 Diabetes can be and would love to hear what would be most useful for you to see on this page.

Below are some resources from our most popular films to support your journey and you may be interested in visiting our resources page where you can access national documentation.

You could also visit the DigiBete Kids or Teens sections to see age specific examples of children, young people and their families managing their diabetes too. These are made as mini-documentaries by real life families modelling best practice care.

What Is Type 1 Diabetes?

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

Essential films

To help with the daily management of Type 1 Diabetes

Dad's Type 1 Diabetes Tips 'n' Tricks - Simon Says

Here are some useful tips and tricks from Simon on how he manages his daughter's T1D

Mum's Tips'n'Tricks - Carolyn

Here are some useful tips and tricks from Carolyn on how she manages her daughter's T1D

Frances' Kitchen - Introduction

Frances Kitchen - Introduction

Frances' Kitchen Series

A series of simple, scrumptious, carb-counted recipes that you can easily create at home.

Visit Sports & Exercise with T1D

Here you’ll find information on how to manage Type 1 Diabetes around sports and exercise.

Mum's Tips & Tricks - Louise

Meet Louise as she shares some useful tips and tricks on how she manages her daughter's T1D

Sick Day Rules

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

Sick Day Rules - Normal & Low Blood Glucose Levels

Sick Day Rules - High Blood Glucose Levels

Diabetes Stories Page

Hear other families share their real life stories of living and with Type 1 Diabetes.