Myth or fact?
You or your child might start to hear people say stuff about type 1 diabetes that simply isn’t true. Next time you hear a myth, come back with a fact.
Here’s a quick quiz to help you!
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Support for newly-diagnosed children
A diagnosis of type 1 in the family can be a difficult and traumatic time for everyone involved. We’re here to make it just a little bit easier.
Information about living with type 1 diabetes
Understanding type 1
Learn about symptoms, the causes of type 1, complications and the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
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Managing type 1
Read about managing blood glucose levels, managing hypos and hypers and how to do carb counting
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Treating type 1
Learn about blood glucose meters, injecting insulin and using insulin pumps, CGMs and flash glucose sensing
Find out moreSupport for you and your child
Discovery Days
Come to a Discovery Day to meet other families living with type 1, listen to speakers talk about the latest research and find out more about JDRF
Find one near you
Online communities
Read others' stories, connect with people with type 1 online and get support, tips and links to other resources to help manage your child's type 1
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Order free information packs
Get free information packs and leaflets on coping with diagnosis, type 1 technology, supporting your child at school or university plus much more
Browse the catalogue
Type 1 Discovery magazine
Download our Type 1 Discovery magazine and get the latest research news, information about JDRF events and stories from people living with type 1.
Download your copy
Useful links
Find online and offline resources, helplines, support groups and practical information to help with diagnosis and management of type 1
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Shared experiences
Read real-life stories on our blog from people with type 1 on topics from travelling to technology and exercise to emotions
Read moreHow to get involved
One Walks
One Walks take place all across the country. A family-friendly event for all ages and abilities with the chance to meet other families living with type 1
Find a walk near you
One Fun Run
Will your child conquer this thrilling course to help conquer type 1 diabetes? Suitable for 4-18 year olds and a great day for everyone. Bring a picnic!
More about One Fun Run
Fundraise at school
Schools across the country are raising money to help fund our life changing research. View fun ideas for you to try at school
Fundraising ideas for schools
Order your KIDSAC
Order your free KIDSAC, which includes Rufus, the bear with type 1 diabetes. He has special patches to show where his injection sites are.
The pack also includes a handy kit bag and leaflets and further information to support you through the condition.
Order your KIDSAC now
Order a free Parents' Guide
Our free School Pack includes facts about type 1, how to manage hypos and hypers and a Parents' Guide including useful things to think about when inviting a child with type 1 round to play or for tea or a sleepover.
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