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Type 1 essentials – 10 things to know after your child’s diagnosis
A type 1 diabetes diagnosis can happen quickly and it may feel overwhelming at first. We’ll help you find the information and advice you need to treat your child’s type 1 and manage it around their everyday life and your health and wellbeing.
Managing your child’s type 1 diabetes
There can be a lot to learn about managing your child’s type 1 diabetes and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our guide to managing type 1 diabetes gives you information and support on managing your child’s blood glucose levels, how to count carbs and deal with hypos and hypers.
Education – from nursery to university
Whether you’ve got a toddler learning how the world works or a teenager preparing to leave home for the first time, caring for a child or young person with type 1 requires extra planning and knowledge. We’re here to support you every step of the way to make sure that type 1 doesn’t hold your family…
Diabetic eye screening (DES) - what to expect at your appointment (short)
This video explains what diabetic retinopathy is, who’s most at risk and what to expect at a DES screening appointment. To find out more, or for information in other languages and formats visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/desscreening
