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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

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About type 1 diabetes

Find out about type 1 diabetes and managing your condition when newly diagnosed

Managing insulin

Find out about insulin, when your treatment might change and insulin pumps

Managing blood glucose levels

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

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