Welcome to the the Young People’s Service. We help support young people with diabetes from the age of 16 until about the age of 21 or until you leave college / university. Depending on whether you attend Aberdeen, Fraserburgh or Elgin diabetes clinics the contact details are slightly different however the range of services available and information listed below are similar.
We will meet you at clinics and can also keep in touch using text / e-mail / Near Me as we do understand how busy life can be. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if there is anything you would like us to help support you with in managing your diabetes.
The Moving on leaflet describes how diabetes care changes as you move from the children’s services to Young Person’s service.
Contact Details:
Young Person DSN: gram.ypdsn@nhs.scot, 01224 558175 or 07500 033829
Insulin Pump Service: gram.insulinpumpservice@nhs.scot, 01224 558016
Psychology Service: gram.paediatric-psychology@nhs.scot, 01224 552234
Some of the resources we recommend are listed below
- Diabetes UK site with information for Young Adults
- “Streetwise” online learning covers the issues that really matter to young people with type 1 diabetes.
- MyDiabetesMyWay – Information for Young People
- Digibete is a website and video platform to help young people and families to manage Type 1 Diabetes.
- Type 1 Diabetes uncut – a site of videos made by young people with type 1 diabetes for people with type 1 diabetes.
Download the Specialist Diabetes Service App to see the support available in Grampian
Apple Store Link
Google Play Link
Guides for schools to support children and young people with diabetes
Support for people with diabetes going to higher education
Mental Wellbeing
Other aspects of life