Teenagers and Young Adults
All children and young people with type 1 diabetes and their families should have access to high quality care and be under the remit of a children’s diabetes service. Diabetes UK have outlined what essential measures you should expect for your child’s diabetes care which you can read in the resources below.
Every school should have a medical condition at school policy which is updated annually so they know what medical condition pupils have, such as diabetes and what treatment they may require.
If you have any questions or concerns, then it’s always best to contact the school directly so you can feel confident that staff have a good understanding of diabetes and what care they may need to provide. Our Growing up with Type 1 diabetes e-learning course is a great resource for teenagers and young adults tackling the challenges of managing type 1 diabetes a time of great change in their lives.
Understanding Type 1 is another elearning course that is available and covers everything from what T1D is, how it is treated, complications and lifestyle advice.
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The Type 1 essentials for children and young people outline the 10 things any parent should expect from their child's diabetes care. It includes the care, checks and help that the child or family need to make sure their condition is managed well - in hospital, school and wider society.
Providing rights-based information and support to make sure your child is happy and healthy at school (and that you know their rights)
D:UDEs (Diabetes: Understanding Daily Events) is a section of My Diabetes My Way aimed at young people with type 1 diabetes. It gives information on how to do the things you want to do in daily life, and look after your diabetes.
Explores diabetes facts, types, research, you can blog your thoughts, and chat with other young people with diabetes.
Streetwise covers the issues that really matter to young people with type 1 diabetes, providing a safe space online where you can learn about things that can sometimes be uncomfortable to talk about.
Diabetes UK want to make parents, young people, healthcare professionals, parliamentarians and commissioners aware of the support that all children and young people who have Type 1 diabetes should be receiving.
