Most people with type 1 diabetes are routinely seen in specialist clinics and you are always welcome to return or be re-referred if you have found it difficult to attend. The team of healthcare professionals are available to help support you. Please see below for some information about opportunities:
10 Steps to Improving T1 Diabetes Control – Some advice to help you improve your control
Online course – BERTIE – an online course that supports carbohydrate counting and insulin skills as well as offers information about other aspects of life important to know about for diabetes care.
For a Detailed Carbohydrate Diary
Glucose Monitoring– overview of meters, pumps and other technology to help manage your diabetes
Annual Screening – 15 point checklist – What you should expect from your health care team
Hypo, hyperglycaemia and other Diabetes Related Emergencies – links for hypo, hyperglycaemia, sick day rules and other situations you need to take urgent action
You can see your own electronic diabetes record at MyDiabetesMyWay. You will be able to see your results, when your screening is due as well as give you information about diabetes in general.
With Glooko you can upload your blood glucose results. If you attend a specialist clinic, you can also link to your specialist clinic so both you and your specialist can see your blood glucose levels without you needing to come in to clinic.
For information and advice about exercise and type 1 diabetes please try the following links
Mobile Health Apps
Below are some Apps to help you manage your diabetes.
My Diabetes My Way app: App for patient portal (Android, IOS)
Carbs and Cals app : Carbohydrate counting
My Sugr app : Glucose diary and intensive insulin management
Diabetes M : Glucose diary and intensive insulin management
Social Diabetes : Glucose diary and intensive insulin management