Some useful information
Resources for Type 1 Diabetes
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with type 1 diabetes for decades, having relevant up-to-date information is essential in helping to manage the condition. I have listed the websites that I value and refer to on a regular basis – to refresh my knowledge, gain awareness of advances in treatment and read about developments in research
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JDRF
JDRF funds type 1 diabetes research to improve the lives of those living with type 1 and to one day, eradicate the condition for good.
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Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK campaigns for improvements in the care and treatment of people with diabetes. Their vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.
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Sugar Surfing
Information about the Sugar Surfing method of managing type 1 diabetes created by Dr Stephen Ponder, a certified diabetes educator based in Texas, USA.
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T1 Resources
T1 Resources is a collection of online, peer-support and social media resources designed to make type 1 diabetes a little bit easier to live with. All resources are reviewed by healthcare professionals and people with diabetes.
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Trialnet
TrialNet is an international network of leading academic institutions, endocrinologists, physicians, scientists and healthcare teams involved with T1D research, offering risk screening and clinical studies.
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Digibete
A video platform and app specifically designed to help young people and families manage type 1 diabetes. All content is clinically approved by the Diabetes team at Leeds Children’s Hospital.