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We have put together here an extensive list of resources and downloads from some of the best websites providing information on type 1 diabetes. If there is something that you would like us to add, then please let us know.

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KIDSAC

If your child has been recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you can order a KIDSAC to help them and you to manage their condition better.

School Pack

A free information pack for parents and schools to support young people with type 1 diabetes in school, at home and when socialising.

Older Teens Toolkit

A free support and information pack for older teenagers newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Understanding Type 1

Aimed towards a younger audience and contains all the tools needed to understand or discuss type 1 diabetes.

Newly Diagnosed

A booklet answering the five most common questions parents have when a child in their family has been diagnosed with type 1.

T1 Teens & Friends

A 16 page booklet introducing type 1 diabetes to friends of teenagers with the condition.

Type 1 Technology

A guide to type 1 diabetes technology for children and young people with type 1.

Type 1 Diagnosis

Useful information for when you, or someone close to you, has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Age 5 and Under

Resources to help with managing food, exercise and illness for those children aged 5 and under.

Age 6-7

Resources to help with managing food, exercise and illness for those children between the ages of 6 & 7.

Age 8-9

Resources to help with managing food, exercise and illness for those children between the ages of 8 & 9.

Age 10-11

Resources to help with managing food, exercise and illness for those children between the ages of 10 & 11.

Age 12-13

Resources to help with managing food, exercise and illness for young teens between the ages of 12 & 13.

Age 14-15

Resources to help with managing food, exercise and illness for teenagers between the ages of 14 & 15.

Age 16-18

Resources to help with managing food, exercise and illness for older teenagers between the ages of 16 & 18.

Age 19-25

Resources to help with managing food, exercise and illness for young adults between the ages of 19 & 25.

Parents & Carers

Additional resources to help parents and carers of children living with type 1 diabetes.

Schools Resources

A collection of useful resources to help support you in getting the best diabetes care in schools.

Type 1 Bag

Filled with resources, guidance and stories, it will help you make your child's first year with diabetes as simple to manage as possible.

Type 1 Essentials

The Type 1 Essentials for children and young people outline the ten things any parent should expect from their child’s diabetes care.

Parent's Guide

In-depth magazine on diabetes care, food, day-to-day issues and support and guidance specific to families of a child with diabetes.

Kid's Guide

My Life is a free guide to type 1 diabetes for children between the ages of 7 & 11.

Diabetes & Me

Local website with information and resources for parents and children who have completed the CHOICE programme.

T1 Resources

T1 Resources aims to improve the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes by helping them discover a wide range of resources and peer support that are available online.

Diabetes Ireland

Diabetes Ireland is the national charity dedicated to helping people with diabetes. It also raises public awareness of the condition and its symptoms and funds research into finding a cure.

Diathlete

Founded by Gavin Griffiths, Diathlete provide practical type 1 diabetes focused support workshops, camps, trainings and campaigns across the UK.

ACDC

The Association of Children’s Diabetes Clinicians (ACDC) are involved in the care of children and young people with diabetes. Their website can be used by young people with diabetes, and their families.

FreeStyle Progress

Freestyle Progress is an education site with useful tutorial videos on how to get the best out of your Freestyle Libre sensor. Registration is required for access.

Sick Day Rules

Advice for management of type 1 diabetes during illness in children and young people under 18.

Medical Device Awareness Card

Rachel Humphrey, mum of a T1 child, campaigned and worked with the Civil Aviation Authority to develop this awareness card for taking insulin pumps, CGM and sensors through airport security.

'Hack' Your HbA1c

7 easy tips and techniques to start making positive changes towards improving your HbA1c.

Credit: @DrRoseStewart

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KIDSAC

School Pack

Older Teens Toolkit

Understanding Type 1

Newly Diagnosed

T1 Teens & Friends

Type 1 Technology

Type 1 Diagnosis

Age 5 and Under

Age 6-7

Age 8-9

Age 10-11

Age 12-13

Age 14-15

Age 16-18

Age 19-25

Parents & Carers

Schools Resources

Type 1 Bag

Type 1 Essentials

Parent's Guide

Kid's Guide

Diabetes & Me

T1 Resources

Diabetes Ireland

Diathlete

ACDC

FreeStyle Progress

Sick Day Rules

Medical Device Awareness Card

'Hack' Your HbA1c

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