Essentials & Awareness

This page is dedicated to ensuring everyone understands the essentials of type 1 diabetes.

Welcome to our Essentials and Awareness page

There is so much to learn when first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the following films are here to help explain in a step-by-step way, how to effectively perform the essentials of everyday management of Type 1 Diabetes.

We hope you find these resources useful.

Essentials & Awareness

Welcome to our Essentials and Awareness page

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

How to Check Blood Glucose Levels

How To Give An Injection Of Insulin

Types of Insulin Explained

What is Hypoglycaemia?

How to Treat Hypoglycaemia

Sick Day Rules

Injection Technique Matters

What Are Ketones And How to Check Them

Visiting The Diabetes Clinic

Act On High Blood Glucose Levels

Check For Lumpy Injection Sites

Checking Blood Glucose Levels Regularly

Tips For When You Feel Unwell

Rotate Injection Sites

Sleep is Important