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Do you know what you need to take to school with you to manage your diabetes well and safely? Check out this list that can help you!

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Introduction to SEREN Connect video - English

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Introduction to SEREN Connect
An overview of the programme, outlining its purpose, who it supports, and the benefits it offers to young people and families.

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SEREN Connect - A Young Person's Journey - English Video

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A Participant’s Journey
A short film following one young person through their SEREN Connect experience, offering a relatable insight into what taking part involves.

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SEREN Connect - Everyone's Experiences - English Video

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Experiences from Participants, Parents and Healthcare Professionals
A collection of perspectives highlighting the programme’s impact.

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Cyflwyniad i SEREN Connect
Trosolwg o’r rhaglen, gan amlinellu ei diben, pwy y mae’n eu cefnogi, a’r manteision i bobl ifanc a theuluoedd.

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SEREN Connect - Taith Cyfranogwr - Cymraeg

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Taith Cyfranogwr
Ffilm fer sy’n dilyn un person ifanc drwy’u profiad o SEREN Connect, gan gynnig cipolwg perthnasol ar yr hyn y mae cymryd rhan yn ei olygu.

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SEREN Connect - Profiadau Cyfranogwyr, Rhieni a Gweithwyr Iechyd Proffesiynol Cymraeg

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SEREN Connect - Profiadau Cyfranogwyr, Rhieni a Gweithwyr Iechyd Proffesiynol Cymraeg

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Profiadau Cyfranogwyr, Rhieni a Gweithwyr Iechyd Proffesiynol
Casgliad o safbwyntiau sy’n tynnu sylw at effaith y rhaglen.

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SEREN Hypo Sheet - Injections English Version

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SEREN Hypo Sheet - Injections Welsh Version

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SEREN Hypo Sheet - Pump Therapy Welsh Version

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SEREN Hypo Sheet - Pump Therapy Welsh Version

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SEREN Sick Day Rules Sheet - Injections English Version

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SEREN Sick Day Rules Sheet - Injections English Version

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SEREN Sick Day Rules Sheet - Pump Therapy English Version

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SEREN Sick Day Rules Sheet - Pump Therapy English Version

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SEREN Sick Day Rules Sheet - Injections Welsh Version

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SEREN Sick Day Rules Sheet - Injections Welsh Version

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SEREN Sick Day Rules Sheet - Pump Therapy Welsh Version

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Welcome to DigiBete, a place to help young people, families and communities to manage Type 1 Diabetes. DigiBete is a video platform and app, and is a one-stop-shop for young people's diabetes management. It is a social enterprise funded by NHS England with all content clinically approved by the Diabetes Team at Leeds Children's Hospital. We are here for you 24/7 whenever you need us. If there is anything you'd like to see on the site then get in touch with us at: hello@digibete.org

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Welcome to DigiBete, a place to help young people, families and communities to manage Type 1 Diabetes.

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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

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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.

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We've created our Type 1 bag filled with resources, guidance and stories, to help you make your child's first year with diabetes as simple as possible. Please note we are currently out of stock, however more stock will be coming soon.

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Are you worried your child has diabetes? Find out the symptoms of diabetes in children. Having a child who has diabetes can be tough sometimes. Your child will probably have to take insulin to treat it. They'll either use a pen or a pump and will eventually be able to do this by themselves with your help.

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Diabetes Community, Support, Education, Recipes & Resources

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The world's largest diabetes community. Find personalised support, education, and connect with others to improve your health and wellbeing.

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Type 2 diabetes in children

Has your child recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? Or are you worried they're at risk? We've got all you need to know. We also have a page on young adults with type 2 diabetes.

What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition where the insulin our pancreas makes can't work properly, or the pancreas can't make enough insulin. This means blood glucose (sugar) levels keep rising.

Type 2 diabetes in children and young adults is known to be a more aggressive form of the condition. If it's left untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to permanent damage in the body due to the build-up of sugar in the blood - but it can be managed well. With the right specialist support, it's possible to live well and avoid complications.

What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children?

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can develop more slowly than type 1 diabetes. A lot of people don't get any symptoms, or don't notice them. But you may notice your child displaying or experiencing some of the more obvious common symptoms below. It's important to talk to your child's GP if you notice any of these.

Toilet - going for a wee more often, especially at night.

Thirsty - being constantly thirsty and not being able to quench it.

Tired - being incredibly tired and having no energy.

Thinner - losing weight without trying to, or looking thinner than usual.

Genital itching or thrush

Cuts and wounds taking longer to heal

Blurred vision

Learn more about the  symptoms of diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes risk factors

Factors such as ethnicity can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes but living with obesity and overweight is thought to be behind the rising number of children with type 2. If your child has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, or you're worried they're at risk of developing it, we're here to help.

Simple changes such as keeping active and healthy eating can often make a big difference. A healthy, balanced diet includes a variety of fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, dairy and incorporates healthy choices from different food groups.

Some factors can increase your child's risk of getting type 2 diabetes. Because the symptoms of type 2 diabetes are not always obvious, it's really important to be aware of these risk factors. They can include:

Living with obesity or overweight

An unhealthy waist size

Ethnicity. You're more at risk if you're of African Caribbean, Black African, or South Asian (Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi) or Chinese descent

Family history For example, if you have a parent, brother or sister with diabetes

Medical history: such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure.

Will it go away?

Type 2 diabetes can't be cured, but some people can go into remission. There's lots of evidence to show that some adults with type 2 who live with overweight or obesity can go into remission by losing a significant amount of weight. But there is not much evidence to show that children and young people who develop the condition can also go into remission. The limited evidence about remission has mainly come from young people who have undergone bariatric surgery.

Type 2 diabetes remission is quite a new area, so more research is needed before we fully understand it in different groups. We don't have enough evidence that remission is permanent. It needs to be maintained and in many cases, blood sugar levels can come back into the diabetes range, which is why it is so important that people continue with their diabetes appointments while in remission. Read about our research in this area.

Complications

Younger people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are at a much higher risk of developing diabetes complications as the condition is more aggressive compared to older adults. Complications include heart disease or damage to the kidneys eyes or nerves. These complications can come on more quickly in children and young adults than in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

The risk of developing complications can be reduced by getting support to manage blood sugar levels and trying to keep HbA1c in the target range. Blood pressure, cholesterol and weight are also important in reducing the risk of complications. Also, by attending appointments and checking in with your healthcare team about how to take care of your child's diabetes can reduce the risk of developing complications.

Will they need medication?

If your child is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the usual treatment is metformin, and insulin is also commonly used. Some children over ten years might also have different types of medication prescribed called GLP-1 or SGLT-2 inhibitors if they meet certain criteria.

There is evidence to suggest that children with type 2 diabetes who receive care from specialist paediatric diabetes clinics get better support to manage their diabetes. Sadly, we know not everyone can access one. If you haven't been referred, ask your GP if there's one in your area.

Checking blood sugar levels

Your child's healthcare team will provide information on how and when to check blood sugar levels, what levels to aim for, and how to manage hypos. If they are at risk of hypos
your child might also be eligible for a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or Flash glucose monitor. You can read more information here.

Looking after your emotional health

If you're caring for a child with diabetes, it can be very rewarding, but at times it might also feel overwhelming. It's ok if you feel upset, frightened, or even angry. It's important to make sure you look after yourself and find time to relax. Think about how you can make sure you get enough sleep, and look after your other relationships with your partner, friends or family.
Your child also may struggle with coming to terms with their diagnosis. If you've noticed their mental health is suffering, check out our Emotions and diabetes page for tips on managing stress.

Who should I tell?

If your child has type 2 diabetes, it's a good idea to tell your child's school. They can help support your child to live well with diabetes by encouraging a healthy, balanced diet plus plenty of exercise.

If your child uses insulin, they may need support with this and it's important the school are familiar with the signs of a hypo. Your child may also need to take time out of school to attend appointments so it's important the school are aware of their type 2 diabetes and their individual needs.

Speak to your healthcare team about organising a diabetes education session with your child's school so you and your child's teachers feel confident about managing their condition.

Prevention

Research has shown that there are several risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. These include ethnicity, family history, and weight.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet that includes more fruits and vegetables plus getting active is the best way to prevent type 2 diabetes in adults as well as under-18s.

Evidence suggests that lifestyle changes are easiest to stick to if the whole family gets involved. We've got lots of family-friendly recipes for you to try, and plenty of ideas for getting active with children.

For children with overweight or obesity, changes like these will help them manage their weight. If you're worried about your child developing type 2 diabetes because they aren't very active, they live with overweight or obesity, or have any other risk factors, speak to your GP about getting them support.

See guidelines on physical activity for children on the NHS website.

Diet

We know that when it comes to food, making healthy choices isn't always easy. We've got loads of information and guides to help you eat well. To get you started, have a look at our large selection of meal plans.

There is no such thing as a specific type 2 diabetes diet. What, and how much, you or your child should eat depends on things like how active you are, what you enjoy, and whether you are aiming to manage your weight. However, it's important to remember that a healthy, balanced diet includes a variety of fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, dairy and includes healthy choices from different food groups.

Thinking about making changes to your family's diet might seem overwhelming. If you're looking for support we can help. Check out our information on eating well with diabetes. It's available to download, or we can send a printed copy straight to your door. You can also ask for a referral from your GP to see a dietitian with your child.

What's next?

If you require more advice or support, or have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our helpline. And get tips from others living with diabetes on our forum.

If you're a young adult who's living with or who is at risk of type 2 diabetes, check out our type 2 diabetes and young adults page.

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Type 2 diabetes can happen at any age and is usually managed by eating the right foods and keeping active.

Type 2 diabetes usually happens to older people, but some young people and children can develop type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes happens when the body isn't making enough insulin, or when insulin resistance has built up. This makes the insulin have a weaker effect on removing glucose from the blood.

Type 2 diabetes can happen at any age, and it is just as serious as type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is managed by diet and exercise in some cases. This is called diabetes management.

However, diabetes medication and insulin are used in more serious type 2 diabetes cases.

New words to remember:
Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, diabetes management, diabetes medication

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How to Manage a Mammoth
Sometimes living with a condition like Type 1 Diabetes can be a mammoth task. 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. Written by Dr Rose Stewart, illustrated by Richard Dwyer, and brought to life in animated form by children and families living with type 1 diabetes and is proudly produced by the team at DigiBete. Enjoy.

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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.

There is another great book & animation in this series and you can find out more by clicking the image below: 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.

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Sometimes living with a condition like Type 1 Diabetes can be a mammoth task. 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.

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Managing type 1 after a new diagnosis can be a steep learning curve. We know it can be tough, but there is help and support.

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Breakthrough T1D - From Pre-school to University - Information on Education

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Education - from nursery to university | JDRF UK

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Copyright © 2024 | Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ltd (JDRF) is a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 295716) and in Scotland (No. SC040123). Registered address: 17/18 Angel Gate, City Road, London EC1V 2PT. Tel: 020 7713 2030. Registered as a company limited by guarantee, in England and Wales (No 2071638).

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Under equality laws across the UK, every school has to make reasonable adjustments to help any child who might have a disability, which includes type 1 diabetes, from not getting the grades they deserve because of it.

Although parents and children might not consider diabetes as a disability, they are still covered under these equality laws. In England, Scotland and Wales these laws come under the Equality Act 2010 and in Northern Ireland they come under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

If your child has left school, we also have information on university and further education exams.

Who is responsible for agreeing reasonable adjustments?

The responsibility for agreeing reasonable adjustments depends on the adjustment required for the exam that a child is taking.

Some adjustments, such as allowing access to food and drink during an exam, can be authorised by the school. But some will need to be agreed by the relevant awarding body, usually several months before sitting the exam. Access to diabetes tech typically needs to be discussed and agreed with an awarding body. If your child will need access to diabetes tech during an exam, you should speak to the school and they'll be able to contact the relevant awarding body.

What type of reasonable adjustments are there?

The two main types of help which might be available for a child with diabetes are access arrangements and special considerations.

Access arrangements

Access arrangements are agreed before sitting the exam and involve arranging reasonable adjustments to make exams more accessible for students with disabilities, temporary illness or special educational needs.

Some examples of access arrangements are:

Being allowed to take drinks and snacks into an exam to prevent or treat a hypo or hyper.

Being allowed to bring in their blood sugar monitor and insulin treatment into an exam.

Taking a supervised rest break to treat a hypo or hyper. Supervised rest breaks are where the clock is paused while a student treats themselves. The clock restarts when they've recovered.

Special considerations

Special considerations are requested after a student has taken an exam and involve seeking an adjustment to a mark or grade because a student's performance was affected by temporary illness, injury or personal circumstance.

Getting special considerations can be difficult to get because there must be evidence showing what happened, for example, a record of the child's blood sugar levels.

Students with type 1 diabetes might be able to apply for special considerations if their blood sugar has been low or high and it has affected their performance in an exam.

The process for requesting special considerations and access arrangements are the same in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Scotland

In Scotland, there is a slightly different process. An exceptional circumstances service will be in place later in the year for students who are unable to sit the exam or whose results may be impacted by personal circumstances. You can find out more on the SQA website.

For both special considerations and exceptional circumstances it is important to find out ahead of the exam how the awarding body apply these. In some instances, starting or finishing the exam may be taken as implied confirmation that you are well enough to complete it.

So, it is important to talk to the school and ensure everyone is clear on the most appropriate approach if a child feels unwell before or during an exam and thinks this will impact their performance.

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Under equality laws across the UK, every school has to make reasonable adjustments to help any child who might have a disability, which includes type 1 diabetes, from not getting the grades they deserve because of it. Although parents and children might not consider diabetes as a disability, they are still covered under these equality laws.

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Childcare and starting pre-school | JDRF UK

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Most nurseries and pre-schools work to provide nutritionally balanced meals for children, which your child can eat too. However, you will need to work with the nursery or pre-school on a meal plan, so that the member of staff giving your child insulin knows how much carbohydrate is in their meal and how much insulin they will need.

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Clinical Psychologist Dr Rose Stewart uses a fun and imaginative story to help young children understand the emotional impact of diabetes and how it can be managed. This story about Aneesha and Sid can help children and their families to talk about sensitive issues, and to work on accepting the challenges of living with diabetes whilst feeling supported and safe.

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The aim of these policies is to support pupils with medical conditions so that they have full access to education and wider school activities like school trips and physical education. The policy should set out the roles and responsibilities of those involved in your child's education and care, what should be included in an Individual Healthcare Plan (see below) and what training is needed for staff.

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You may be used to being very involved in your child's type 1 diabetes care up until now. Before they go to university, encourage them to be more independent in their type 1 management by brushing up on skills like carb counting, treating hypos, and managing type 1 diabetes around exercise, alcohol and changing routines.

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Welcome to our Food & Drink section.
Here you will find all kinds of resources to help manage type 1 diabetes alongside food and drink. There are some scrummy European meals that are easy to make at home and great for all the family brought to you by Frances Hanson (Frances' Kitchen). Salma Mehar introduces you to some popular, mouth wateringly delicious South Asian dishes and these are available in both English and Urdu (Salma's Kitchen). Our third series introduces ways to help strike the breakfast spike that can be a real challenge, and this is brought to you by Francesca Annan and Frances Hanson. All the recipes here are carb-counted to make things easy for you when making and serving these lovely meals for your family. Bon appétit

جنوبی ایشین کھانوں

یہاں آپ کو مشہور اور سادہ جنوبی ایشین کھانوں کی تراکیب ملیں گی۔ آپ کی آسانی کے لیے ان تراکیب میں موجود نشاستوں (کاربوہائیڈریٹ) کی گنتی کی گئی ہے ۔ یہ تراکیب سملیٰ مہر نے تیار کی ہیں اور وہ لندن میں مقیم ایک ماہرِ غذائیت (ڈائیٹشین) ہیں۔

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Here you will find all kinds of resources to help manage type 1 diabetes alongside food and drink. There are some scrummy European meals that are easy to make at home and great for all the family brought to you by Frances Hanson (Frances' Kitchen).

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Welcome to our Sports and Activity page.
Sport, and being active is an important part of everyday life and this page is dedicated to bringing you a variety of resources to help manage type 1 diabetes alongside sport, exercise and activity. If there are any resources that you need but can't find here then get in touch with us at hello@digibete.org and we'll be happy to help. ------
The following film series is by Francesca Annan, a leading dietitian from University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and she discusses all aspects of managing type 1 diabetes around sport, exercise and activity from toddlers through to sports at a competitive level and everything in-between.

Inspirational Stories
In this section you'll find inspirational stories from people who are managing type 1 diabetes and activity.
Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources that you might find useful to help with diabetes management around activity and exercise across different ages.

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Sport, and being active is an important part of everyday life and this page is dedicated to bringing you a variety of resources to help manage type 1 diabetes alongside sport, exercise and activity. If there are any resources that you need but can't find here then get in touch with us at hello@digibete.org and we'll be happy to help.

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This page is dedicated to emotional wellbeing, and these resources have been funded by JDRF UK and the National Lottery Community Fund (except for the tree of life)

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Diabetes UK - Information for Parents and Carers

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Eating a healthy, balanced diet and choosing the right foods is a vital part part of your child's diabetes treatment. It can help to manage blood glucose levels, and reduce the risk of complications later on in adult life. Initially it may seem a bit of a minefield, but we're here to help.

Our food pages are here to support the advice provided by your child's dietitian. It is important your child sees a registered paediatric diabetes dietitian at diagnosis and for regular ongoing reviews.

We've got some very useful info on what to do if your child is a naturally fussy eater, he or she likes a snack or two, or has the autoimmune condition coeliac disease. Whatever your situation, we can help you find your way through the important do's and don't's.

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Food info for parents with Type 1 children

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Diabetes UK - Diabetes and your Emotions

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Diabetes UK - Diabetes and your Emotions

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Diabetes doesn't just affect you physically, it can affect you emotionally too.

Whether you've just been diagnosed or you've lived with diabetes for a long time, you may need support for all the emotions you're feeling. This could be stress, feeling low and depressed, or burnt out. The people around you can feel all of this too. Whatever you're feeling, you are not alone. Here's some information you might find helpful - you might like to share it with your family and friends too.

Coronavirus and your emotional health

We know that things feel a little scary and uncertain at the moment because of the coronavirus pandemic. Your experience of living with diabetes and the stresses it brings may make you more prepared to cope with this situation than most people. But we're here for you if you are struggling too.

"Focusing on things you can control could help people living with diabetes, or affected by diabetes, to manage any stress, anxiety or sleeplessness you may be experiencing during the coronavirus pandemic."

- Dr Rose Stewart, Principal Clinical Psychologist and one of our Clinical Champions

Focus on things you can control

If you're finding yourself worrying, it might help to try to focus on the things that you can control in your life. Here are some tips:

know your sick day rules

go to appointments if your healthcare team ask you to

check out your work policies around sickness and time off

keep important numbers handy

know the symptoms of coronavirus and what to do if you begin to feel ill

make sure you have supplies and repeat prescriptions up to date

look after your body - try to make healthy food choices, be active, get enough sleep and wash your hands more often

check out our recipe finder for new ideas

make sure to look after your mind if you're staying at home - keep in touch with friends and family if you can

say no to things if you need to, and ask for help if you feel you need it

get your news from reliable sources, but it's also okay to take a break from the news if it feels too much.

Things you can't control

Focusing your mind on things out of your control won't change things. This can lead to worry, so gently try to redirect your attention.

You might be feeling nervous, because your condition may make you more vulnerable to becoming unwell if you catch coronavirus. Or you might be worrying about who around you could catch the virus. But you don't have control over these things, so try to be supportive and understanding for the people who do get coronavirus. And remember that it is not your fault if you catch the virus too. Be kind and compassionate to yourself.

If you need to self-isolate, you may have to miss work, school or appointments. This is okay and the best thing to do to look after yourself and others.

You might also be worrying about some diabetes appointments being cancelled or finding it difficult to get hold of your healthcare team. There might be alternative options, like phone or video appointments, so look into these. Most appointments aren't urgent, but if your diabetes team really need to see you they will get in touch with an appointment. It's important that you try to go to these.

Not being able to get what you want from the shops can be stressful. You can't control the availability of supplies. Try to be patient and try not to panic buy. If you are having difficulty getting food supplies, we are doing our best to support you. Find out what we're doing.

It's not easy to stop feelings of anxiety and worry, and these are completely normal responses given the current circumstance. You can't control your feelings, but you can control what you do with them. Talking about how you're feeling might help. And the mental health charity Mind have put together some useful information about taking care of your mental health during this time too.

Talking about how you feel

Talking about diabetes and how it's making you feel isn't always easy. It can be hard to get started, or find someone you think you can open up to. Maybe you don't feel like you need to talk about anything or you don't want to burden anyone. But offloading some of what you're feeling has so many benefits, both for you and for those close to you.

Read our advice on talking about your diabetes. We've got tips to help you start those conversations with your family and friends, your boss at work, and really importantly your healthcare professional team.

Stress and diabetes

Everyone can feel stressed from time to time. But having diabetes to manage as well as everything else in life can feel very overwhelming. Stress can affect your blood sugar levels, so it's important you know how to recognise when you're stressed and how to deal with it. We can help you cope with stress when you have diabetes.

"I'm not superwoman and it's difficult to say that. Having been diabetic for more than half my life, I feel I'm not a role model for Oliver if I get stressed about it. But if I'm honest about the stress maybe that is helping him."

- Amy who has type 1 diabetes and her son Oliver who was diagnosed in 2019.

Coping with being diagnosed

Being diagnosed with diabetes can come as a shock. First reactions may be disbelief, feeling overwhelmed, even anger. Usually these feelings ease after a while and diabetes becomes part of life. But sometimes these feelings don't go away easily. If you feel this way, you're not alone.

There are lots of people out there to support you - your family, your friends, your healthcare professional team, and we're here for you too. We can help you get to grips with diabetes and help you find other people going through the same things as you. Take a look at our guide to being diagnosed to help you start adjusting to life with diabetes.

Depression and diabetes

Diabetes can be difficult to live with day to day and get you down, this is completely normal. But if these feelings won't go away, you might have depression. Having depression and diabetes is more common than you might think - people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop depression than people who don't have diabetes. We can help you know the signs of depression and how to manage it.

Diabetes distress

Diabetes can be really tough to live with. Sometimes people feel distressed, which can include feeling frustrated, guilty, sad or worried. It's understandable if you feel this way from time to time - you're not alone. There are lots of things you can do to help you cope with feeling diabetes distress.

Fear of hypos

Hypoglycaemia or a hypo is when your blood glucose level (blood sugar) goes too low. Not everyone with diabetes can get hypos, but some often worry or get anxious about having them. If these feelings don't go away or start to take over your daily life, then it's important you talk to someone about it. Find out how to work through your hypo anxiety.

Emotions and food

Diabetes can put more of a focus on food and diet. Having to pay close to attention to what you eat and learn new ways to cook can be stressful. Some people find they eat more when they're stressed or eat less because they're feeling low. Eating different foods can have an impact on your mood too - find out more about the link between your feelings and food.

Sometimes, it can mean more of a focus on weight and body image too. This can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food, something called
disordered eating, or possibly an eating disorder. Diabulimia is a serious eating disorder that people with Type 1 diabetes can develop. We've got more information on diabulimia and what can help if you're struggling with it.

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Diabetes doesn't just affect you physically, it can affect you emotionally too. Whether you've just been diagnosed or you've lived with diabetes for a long time, you may need support for all the emotions you're feeling. This could be stress, feeling low and depressed, or burnt out.

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Diabetes UK - Reacting to a New Diagnosis

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Type 1 diabetes in children: How your child may react to their diagnosis

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For teens and children with Type 1, the actual time of their diabetes diagnosis is often a confusing and frightening blur. They have a memory of feeling ill, being suddenly taken to hospital and waking up on a drip, surrounded by various medical staff and anxious parents. It may all seem like a nightmare, best forgotten.

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Diabetes UK - Coping with your child's diagnosis

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Coping with caring for a child with type 1 diabetes

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Diabetes affects everyone differently, but it also affects the people close to it daily too. Caring for your child with type 1 diabetes can have a positive and worthwhile impact on your life, but this doesn’t mean you don’t need support sometimes too. A lot of people don’t see themselves as a carer of their child – they’re just doing their job as a parent or guardian. Many people think that they’re doing what anyone would for a person they love, but a carer is anyone who looks after someone who needs help day-to-day.

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A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes can affect the whole family. It's important to listen to, and communicate with, all members of your family - especially any other children - and get help and support if you or anyone else needs it.

Sibling rivalry

While you're getting to grips with your child's diabetes, it's easy to forget about the needs of your other children. But, they, too, will be affected by their sibling's diagnosis. They may feel that their brother or sister is getting special treatment, worry that their sibling will get really sick or be scared that they'll develop diabetes themselves.

Rivalry and jealousy are common in most families, and a child with diabetes can cause upset between siblings. In the early days, after diagnosis, it's only natural for you to be anxious and focus your attention and care on your child with diabetes. But, regular hospital visits, attention to diet and everything else that goes with diabetes has a longer-term impact on all the family.

Advice for coping with sibling rivalry

Try to listen to both sides equally and be sensitive to their claims that it's 'not fair'.

Be clear about what you expect from each of them.

Try to give them the same amount of attention.

If you feel it's appropriate, get siblings involved with diabetes management, so that they feel part of it.

Try not to put family life on hold.

Separated parents

It can be a challenge to manage a child's diabetes when they go from one home to another. Whatever your feelings about your ex, the two of you need to work together to make sure your child's diabetes is well managed.

making sure both of you learn about managing your child's diabetes from your paediatric diabetes team - second-hand information can be confusing or inaccurate

how you'll keep each other updated about any changes to your child's treatment or routine

how you'll involve new partners.

Lone parents

As a lone parent, you may have particular difficulties because all the pressures fall on you alone.

who you can call if you need help

who can help you in an emergency

who can support you when you're struggling emotionally

who can babysit when you need time off

involving siblings in your child's care, being careful not to give them too much responsibility.

Extended family

When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, it's natural for grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc to be as upset and worried as you are. They may be in constant contact, asking for updates or how they can help - or they may leave you alone to concentrate on your child.

Advice for dealing with extended family:

Keep one person up to date. This person can then update everyone else: group texts and emails work well for this.

Ask for the help you need. Perhaps you'd like someone to look after your other children, do a bit of shopping for you or walk the dog? People often want to help, but don't know what to do.

Think about the future. Your family will be living with Type 1 diabetes from now on, so how can your extended family best support you? If your child is used to staying over with relatives, it's important that they still do so. If grandparents and other family members are worried about looking after them, try involving them in your child's diabetes care. You could also bring them to clinic appointments to help them learn more about diabetes and ask questions for themselves. Most of all, be honest with them, tell them how you feel and ask them to help you keep your child's life as normal as possible.

Is Type 1 diabetes hereditary? Will my other children get it?

Research has shown that Type 1 diabetes is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. If one family member has Type 1 diabetes, there's a slightly increased risk of another family member developing it, too. But, many people diagnosed have no family history of diabetes. It's natural to worry that your other children will also develop Type 1 diabetes, but try not to let this worry affect you too much. Talk to your diabetes team or contact the Diabetes UK Helpline for support.

Diabetes support for you and your family

If you'd like some diabetes help, you can:

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Family relationships and Type 1 diabetes

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A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes can affect the whole family. It's important to listen to, and communicate with, all members of your family - especially any other children - and get help and support if you or anyone else needs it.

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My Life - a Guide for Kids With Diabetes

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Helping a child understand their diabetes diagnosis can be tough, but you’re not alone. My Life is a free magazine for kids about life with type 1 diabetes.

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No matter how much you want to protect and care for your child, it’s impossible to do so 24 hours a day. For some of the time, you’ll have to rely on others to look after them.

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Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and all children and young people should do at least an hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day.

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Diabetes shouldn't be a barrier to going on holiday. Planning ahead with things like what to pack, what food might be available and the weather can all help to avoid any problems while you're away.

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Breakthrough T1D - Travelling with Diabetes

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Having diabetes doesnt mean you have to stop travelling. Instead, it just means you have to be prepared when you do go travelling.

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Welcome to the 16-18's page
Here you'll find lots of useful films and resources to support you and your family to better manage Type 1 Diabetes. You could watch together with your family or on your own, and you can use them to show your friends, school/college or community to help raise awareness. 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
Here are some video resources to help you manage your diabetes.

The video resources below have been funded by the National Lottery's Community Fund

Here are some stories from other young people living with Type 1 Diabetes

Here's a collection of downloadable & interactive resources for you to use whenever you need them, wherever you are.
Below are films based on 'The Goals of Diabetes' structured education programme for children, young people and their families living with Type 1 Diabetes. These films show Laura and Luke managing their Diabetes with the support of their More films with different scenarios will appear over the coming months... Enjoy! Families.
Please remember, these filmed scenarios are all individual and are designed to be used as examples of real families managing their Type 1 Diabetes. They are intended to be used as a complementry resource and therefore you will need to contact your own Diabetes team for any specific medical advice.

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Welcome to our Parents, Carers, Family and Community section.
Here you will find all kinds of resources to help manage type 1 diabetes and much much more. There is a section for Parents and Carers, Friends and Extended Family, Siblings and a Community Page which champions all the good things and extra resources going on in your community. There is something for everyone and we hope you find these sections useful. If there is something you need but can't find it then get in touch with us at hello@digibete.org and we'll be happy to help.

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Diabetes UK - Guide to Moving to Adult Services

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What to expect when your child moves into adult diabetes care

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As your child grows up, they’ll move from paediatric care into adult care. This is what lots of medical professionals call transition. Everyone with type 1 diabetes will have a medical team around them that will help them manage their diabetes as best they can. Moving clinics can be a nervous time for both you and your child. You’ll both have to get used to a new team, a new system and as a parent or carer, you’ll have to get used to your child having more control when it comes to their diabetes management.

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Starting university for most people is a big change. If you have type 1 diabetes, we’ve got some info to make sure your diabetes doesn’t get in the way.

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We spoke to young adults with type 1 diabetes to talk about sex, dating and relationships.

Sex, dating and relationships can be awkward for everyone, and worrying how type 1 diabetes might get in the way is normal. We talked to three different couples about those awkward moments when it feels like Type 1 diabetes just seems to get in the way.

Hypos in the heat of the moment. Insulin pump tangles. Plans screwed up to rush home to get insulin.

They also talked about how they deal with type 1 diabetes in their relationship day-to-day, and about what it means to have someone supporting you through the ups and downs of diabetes.

Having sex with an insulin pump

When Type 1 tries its hardest to ruin a good night, sometimes all you need is your testing kit, some perseverance and a supportive partner...

Dating with diabetes

When Ted found himself out for dinner with Storm, he had more than just first date nerves to think about...

Telling your partner

It's natural to worry about telling your new partner about your diabetes. It's difficult to open up to people sometimes but there isn't a right or wrong time to tell them about your diabetes.

Give them a small explanation of what diabetes is, about how you treat it and what things like hypos are. You don't have to go into loads of detail straight away, your diabetes is just another part of you that your partner will get to know about.

When Fawn and Chesney first started dating as teenagers, Fawn tried to hide her type 1 diabetes. It took an awkward car journey with her mum for Chesney to find out.

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We spoke to young adults with type 1 diabetes to talk about sex, dating and relationships. Sex, dating and relationships can be awkward for everyone, and worrying how type 1 diabetes might get in the way is normal. We talked to three different couples about those awkward moments when it feels like Type 1 diabetes just seems to get in the way.

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Diabetes UK - Type 1 Diabetes and Drinking Alcohol

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Whether it's a trip to the pub, a few drinks to unwind at home on a Friday night, dinner out or a weekend away at a festival, having a drink or two is all part of life for most people.

You'll be glad to hear it doesn't have to be any different just because you have Type 1 diabetes. But there are a few things you need to bear in mind to make sure you stay healthy.

Advice for managing your diabetes when drinking alcohol:

Be prepared. Get your diabetes kit and hypo treatments ready and check your blood sugar level before you start drinking.

Make sure you check your blood sugar levels regularly throughout the night.

Tell your new friends you have diabetes and what to do if you have a hypo.

Don't drink on an empty stomach. Eating foods that have carbs in them like a sandwich before a night out will help avoid a hypo.

Remember that eating isn't cheating. Make sure you carry snacks with you just in case, and eat before you go to bed.

Stick to diet mixers

Dancing is exercise, so remember that it can make your blood sugar levels drop. If you're walking around from venue to venue, this also counts.

Drink plenty of water when you get home, and check your blood sugar levels.

If you have a hypo, treat it before you fall asleep.

We have more in-depth information on drinking alcohol.

Drinking at university

Going out at university happens for the majority of us, and this often includes drinking. Most universities will have a dedicated Freshers Week where they host different night outs during the week.

Freshers' Week can be quite boozy. Don't feel pressured to drink alcohol at every opportunity, but Type 1 diabetes shouldn't get in the way of a great night. Below, Jess and Gavin chat to each other about what they do to make sure they look after their diabetes while they're out.

How much can I drink?

The government guidelines for alcohol are the same for everyone with and without diabetes which is 14 units a week.

How much is one unit of alcohol?

A standard pub measure (25ml) of vodka counts as one unit.

A 125ml glass of wine (9 per cent) counts as one unit.

Half a pint of beer, lager or cider (3.5 per cent) is one unit, too, but be aware that many beer and wines often have a higher alcohol content than this.

On a night out, it's important to pace yourself and make sure you know what your blood sugar levels are doing throughout the night. Drinkaware has a handy calculator you can use to see exactly how many units your favourite drinks have.

Can drinking make me have a hypo?

Drinking alcohol and hypos are common on nights out if you're not careful. This is because managing your blood sugar levels can be tricky if you're drinking and you have Type 1 diabetes. Alcohol, particularly lots of alcohol, can make your blood sugar drop too low, leading to a hypo when you're drinking or the day after.

There are different things you can do to help avoid having hypos when you're out or the day after including eating carbs, changing the type of drinks you choose. Tom and Emma speak about what they do before a night out to make sure they look after their diabetes.

After a night out and the morning after

Always have some breakfast if you've been drinking the night before, even if you don't feel like it. This will help your blood sugar levels and might make you feel better.

Make sure to check your blood sugar levels in the morning too because some hangover symptoms (such as headache, feeling sick, sweating and shaking) are similar to the symptoms you get with a hypo.

No matter how awful you feel, if it's a hypo you need to treat it straight away. Don't ignore it.

Your tips

Pace yourself and you'll have a great night

Isobel:

"I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few days before my 18th birthday. It meant spending my birthday night out sober, but I still had a brilliant time and remember everything which is a bonus!

"I did find it difficult to adjust to drinking and diabetes. I have to pace myself much more than my friends. If I'm going to a house party or drinking at home I avoid sharing a bottle of spirits with mates because it's really difficult to keep track of how much I've drunk.

"For a big night out I find that starting on slimline gin and tonic helps keep my blood sugars stable. If my levels start to drop later on I'll switch to full sugar drinks and make sure I get some chips on the way home. And I try to remember to leave a bottle of water and my diabetes kit and hypo treatments by my bed, so I wake up the next morning with everything I need.

"This routine is not dissimilar to what my friends want from a night out too: gin, a boogie, then chips. To pace myself I just need to check my sugars regularly and thankfully I've never had a bad experience."

Always carry hypo treatments

Rick:

"I can remember one time when my diabetes hit on a night out. I was in the middle of a club and felt... odd. More than the normal 'drunk'.

"My hands were shaking and I started to sweat - my usual hypo symptoms. But what I did next was stupid. Instead of getting a sugary drink from the bar, I decided to run two miles back to my uni accommodation to grab some food.

"It was totally stupid and unsafe. All my friends were still in the club and could've helped me out. Next thing I remember I was sitting on the kerb drinking a huge bottle of fizzy drink in massive gulps to treat my hypo.

"In hindsight I shouldn't have drunk so much - even without diabetes! It's easy to get caught up in that heavy drinking culture when you're at uni and not recognise the stress you're putting your body under. My lifestyle did catch up with me in the end. As a positive, it made me get into gear and now I feel more in control of my diabetes than I've ever been."

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Whether it's a trip to the pub, a few drinks to unwind at home on a Friday night, dinner out or a weekend away at a festival, having a drink or two is all part of life for most people. You'll be glad to hear it doesn't have to be any different just because you have Type 1 diabetes.

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If you're thinking about getting a tattoo or piercing as long as your diabetes is within range, there shouldn't be a problem.

There are just a few things to bear in mind before you get one though.

Blood sugar and tattoos

Having diabetes doesn't mean you can't have a tattoo or piercing. But your blood sugar levels must be in range before you do.

If they aren't, your tattoo or piercing might not heal properly or quickly, and risk getting an infection. Your blood pressure should also be stable to stop these problems. You might want to discuss it with your diabetes team before going ahead to check everything's okay.

Getting a tattoo can take a long time and be painful, which will make your blood sugar rise. Make sure you talk to the tattoo artist and take breaks regularly so you can monitor your blood sugar levels throughout.

Bring snacks and hypo treatments just in case.

Avoid certain parts of the body

If you have diabetes, you're best to avoid getting tattoos and piercings on certain areas on your body where there's a risk of poor circulation.

Tattoos and piercings in these places usually take longer to heal, which can cause infections. These include your bum, shins, ankles and feet.

You should also avoid areas where you usually inject insulin, like your arms, stomach and thighs, so you can clearly see if any infections are developing on these sites. If you use, or are considering using flash glucose monitoring, these should not be worn over areas with tattoos, as this could impact your results.

Use a licensed tattooist or piercer. Tattoo and piercing studios in the UK all need a licence from their local authority. This means that they're trained and follow correct, safe and hygienic procedures.

Make sure the studio you choose has this licence. You could also ask around for recommendations of a good studio to use or look at online reviews. Picking a safe and hygienic studio is really important. Unclean equipment can also cause infections and other illnesses.

Take care of yourself after your tattoo or piercing

It's really important to keep a close watch on your blood sugar levels after a tattoo or piercing and keep it clean and covered. This will help it to heal well and quickly.

If you get an infection, your blood sugar levels might rise. See your GP straight away for help if you show any signs of infection or feel unwell after a tattoo or piercing.

Medical tattoos

If you're getting a tattoo, it's probably of something meaningful to you. Some people use tattoos in another way though, which is to show that they have diabetes.

'Diabetes tattoos' have become quite common recently. People are replacing their medical jewellery with them to tell others that they have diabetes in an emergency.

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Diabetes UK: Recreational Drugs and Diabetes

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There hasn't been much scientific research on type 1 diabetes and the effects of recreational drugs.

We'd advise that you don't do them because they can cause lots of different health problems, addiction and get in the way of your relationships with friends and family.

What is a recreational drug?

A recreational drug is a drug that people take without a medical reason. Some people also call them 'party drugs'.

Effects of taking recreational drugs?

Different recreational drugs do different things that might cover up symptoms of a hypo or make you feel like you're about to have one.

Some drugs can also slow you down or give you more energy which can make your blood sugar levels go high or low.

If drugs make you lose track of time, it's also possible you might forget to take your insulin.

You might also experience something called a comedown for a few days after. Comedowns can affect your mood and make you less likely to look after yourself and your diabetes.

Staying safe

If you're going to do drugs and you feel like you can talk openly with your healthcare team, discussing it with them would be a good way of making sure you staying safe.

This could just be a simple conversation about ways to manage your diabetes while you do - this could be something like checking your blood sugar levels more throughout the night.

If you're going to do drugs, make sure you're with a friend that knows about your diabetes and knows how to recognise and help you treat a hypo.

Get more advice about drugs

If you want any more advice or information on drugs go to Talk to Frank.

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Welcome to youngtype2.org, a place to help young people up to the age of 25, families and communities learn about and live well with type 2 diabetes. This site has been brought to you by DigiBete, a multi award winning diabetes self management platform.

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Welcome to youngtype2.org, a place to help young people up to the age of 25, families and communities learn about and live well with type 2 diabetes. This site has been brought to you by DigiBete, a multi award winning diabetes self management platform.

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Welcome to The Diabetes Football Community! We're here to support and encourage you. This network allows people to share their experiences with others, ask questions, seek guidance and learn more about opportunities which could be created for people with diabetes to access football. Nothing should stop our involvement in the beautiful game. Here's an example of what we do...

As an organisation we support our community through the Education and Participation opportunities we encourage and provide which can be seen below:

Our Website blog shares the stories of the community as well as tips and advice.

WhatsApp Groups offer a chance to speak with others living with Type 1 Diabetes for Men, Women and Parents.

The SporT1Day Conference was created to educate those with Type 1 Diabetes about how to manage their condition during physical activity and sport

A men's all Type 1 Diabetes Futsal Team was created to represent the UK for the first time in the European Futsal Championships for people with Diabetes.

We created a Diabetes Awareness Education programme for school children aged 5-11 in conjunction with AJB Sports in Education.

A women's all Type 1 Diabetes Futsal Team is currently forming to expand our support.

We share stories of our Diabetes Football Community on The Diabetes Dugout Podcast.

Our TDFC London project is a Men's all Type 1 Diabetes Futsal team playing in local mainstream leagues.

We deliver Lunch and Learn presentations for businesses to learn more about Diabetes - PLEASE GET IN CONTACT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

Our social media channels provide a great way to engage with us and in the conversation surrounding Diabetes in Football.

We have supported the creation of resources for coaches and those who organise the sport to help them understand the realities of Diabetes.

We are delivering Family days to bring youngsters with diabetes together to play Futsal whilst parents receive valuable insight and inspiration.

We are changing lives, inspiring change and rewriting the attitudes surrounding Diabetes through the vehicle of Football.

IF YOU WANT TO HELP US ON OUR JOURNEY:

Please get in contact to volunteer through our contact us page.

If you'd like to Donate to our cause to help deliver our projects please click the below link:

As the community is an experience based project and not medically endorsed by a Healthcare Professional, advice from your Doctor should always be sought before implementing any suggestions made by the network.
© All rights reserved to the The Diabetes Football Community 2023

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Help Penny Penguin find her Diabetes Bag!

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Help Penny Penguin find her Diabetes Bag!

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Magic Blood Glucose Meters Colouring Sheet

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Magic Blood Glucose Meters Colouring Sheet

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DUK Virtual Meet Ups - 11 - 15 year olds

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Over the Wall - Camp in the Cloud virtual camp

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Digibete - Reel Life with Type 1 Diabetes Video

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Thousands of people have shared their experiences on film to help you understand what it’s like to have a health condition such as breast cancer or arthritis.

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SEREN Hypo Sheet - HCL Insulin Pump English Version

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Medtronic 780G Training Videos Youtube Page

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A step-by-step series on how to set up and use the MiniMed™ 780G system

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Medtronic Infusion Set Information Videos Youtube Page

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8. Watch Video Tutorials: Seamlessly transition to Omnipod® 5 with our comprehensive video guides.

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Omnipod Video Tutorials: Step-by-Step Guides for Using Your Device | Omnipod UK

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Our Omnipod DASH® video tutorials will help you understand how to use your Omnipod DASH® & how to troubleshoot any problems. Watch our video tutorials now.

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Simplify your life with Omnipod resources tailored for UK users. Learn about insulin pump therapy here.

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PDF Final CTM Annual Review Leaflet (Welsh)

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PDF Final My Diabetes Health Checks Leaflet

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CTM Quick Guide to What to Expect in Diabetes MDT Clinic

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CTM Quick Guide to What to Expect in Diabetes MDT Clinic

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Find out more about your Diabetes Appointmetns with the Multi-Disciplinary Team!

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PDF CTM What to Expect in Diabetes Clinic Leaflet.

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Canllaw Cyflym ar Beth i'w Ddisgwyl Mewn Clinig Tîm Amlddisgyblaethol Diabetes

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Canllaw Cyflym ar Beth i'w Ddisgwyl Mewn Clinig Tîm Amlddisgyblaethol Diabetes

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PDF CTM What to Expect in Diabetes Clinic Leaflet (Welsh).pdf.

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A guide to the common terms we use within the world of diabetes!

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SEREN Hypo Sheet - HCL Insulin Pump Welsh Version

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SEREN Hypo Sheet - HCL Insulin Pump Welsh Version

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SEREN Hypo Sheet HCL

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Get help with better diabetes management with our self-guided training programme. Easily digestible learning modules, common FAQs and more.

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mylife YpsoPump insulin pump - mylife Diabetescare – United Kingdom

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The diabetes insulin pump that features the essential functions for easy use.