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Living with type 1 diabetes

Having type 1 diabetes needn’t hold you back from living your life. Here are some helpful pages to help you with everyday life.

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Useful resources

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Guide to type 1 technology

From flash glucose monitoring to hybrid closed loop systems, learn about the different devices that can help you manage your blood glucose levels.

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A you guy shown with type 1 technology on his arm. JDRF UK YouTube type 1 diabetes technology video playlist where we discuss apps for managing type 1.

YouTube playlists

Watch our tech explainer videos and content from Type 1 Diabetes Discovery events that includes discussions on lifestyle topics from emotional health to sport and exercise.

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Working with your healthcare team

To support you to manage your type 1 diabetes, you will have regular check-ups with a team of healthcare professionals. Learn about the different specialists involved and how to get the best from your team.

Shared stories

Guides for a recent diagnosis

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New diagnosis

Guide for newly-diagnosed adults

Being diagnosed as an adult can be a shock, but it doesn’t have to uproot your life. Read our guide to help you get to grips with managing type 1, get connected to the type 1 community and more.

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New diagnosis

Guide for parents of a newly-diagnosed child

There’s a lot to learn after a new type 1 diagnosis. If you're a parent or carer of a newly diagnosed child, we’ll guide you through everything you need to know.

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A you guy shown with type 1 technology on his arm. JDRF UK YouTube type 1 diabetes technology video playlist where we discuss apps for managing type 1.
New diagnosis

Tech explainer videos

Learn about managing type 1 by using devices that help to monitor blood glucose levels. From insulin pumps to flash glucose monitoring, our videos help you to understand type 1 tech.