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Type 1 diabetes

Information about type 1 diabetes, including signs and symptoms, getting diagnosed, managing your insulin, checking your blood glucose levels and living with the condition

Newly diagnosed – things to help

Get support

About type 1 diabetes

About insulin

Learn about insulin, when to inject it and how to store it

Managing blood glucose levels

Hypers and hypos, including what to do if your blood glucose levels are too high or low

Diabetes technology

Devices and monitors can help you manage type 1 diabetes

Counting carbohydrates

Learn how counting carbs helps you manage your blood glucose levels

Living with type 1 diabetes

Advice on avoiding complications of type 1 diabetes

Courses and support

Courses and other supports for type 1 diabetes