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Diabetes UK have a section of their website talking about alcohol here.
Carbs & Cals have a YouTube Channel which you can find here. I would strongly recommend subscribing as they post weekly updates.
They have two vidoes on alcohol:
Carbohydrate Counting
Carb Counting has gone in and out of favour over the years but it is definitely back and is strongly recommended currently. Carb counting is needed to make the most out of new technologies like Flash or Continuous Glucose Monitoring, Insulin pumps and Closed Loop systems. If you have Type 1 Diabetes and have never been on a Carb Counting course contact your surgery and arrange a telephone appointment with a nurse who provides Diabetes appointments to request a referral. A face to face/screen course is recommended but if this is not practical then check out the details of BERTIE below which is an online option.
Nutrition and Diet Resources UK have produced a handy chart which enables you to quickly work out how much carbohydrate is in a product based on the amount of carb per 100g. Check out their PDF with an example of how to use it on page 2.
Diabetes101 are a collective of Diabetes professionals who have a YouTube Channel which you can find here. They hosted an online conference in July 2020. To the right you can find a video on Carb Counting which was part of the conference.
Bertie Online is an online version of the Carbohydrate Counting Course run by Bournemouth Hospital. A good option for those unable to attend a face to face course or as a refresher. Save your certificate as proof of undertaking the training which can be used in the process of getting approved for the Freestyle Libre.
Carbs & Cals have a YouTube Channel which you can find here. I would strongly recommend subscribing as they post weekly updates.
To the right you can find an example video on carb counting bread.
Complications
Diabetes UK have a section of their website talking about complications here.
My Diabetes My Way have a page on complications here.
JDRF discuss complications on a section of their website here.
Diabetes101 are a collective of Diabetes professionals who have a YouTube Channel which you can find here. They hosted an online conference in July 2020. To the right you can find a video on eye complications which was part of the conference.
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
Diabetes UK have a section of their website talking about CGM here.
My Diabetes My Way have a page on CGM here.
JDRF discuss CGM on a section of their website here.
The resources above are specifically about Real Time CGM, this is different to Flash Glucose Monitoring (e.g. Libre) which you will find more detail of below under "Flash Glucose Monitoring".
The Diabetes Technology Network UK are a branch of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists. They have produced programme on the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) particularly focusing on its use in Pregnancy.
Bertie Online contains a module called Datawise which is all about how to interpret your data. You do not need to be a patient of the Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre to sign up.
Diet
Diabetes UK have a section of their website talking about diet in Type 1 here.
Emma Porter lives with Type 1 Diabetes and is an advocate for the use of low carb diets. People with Type 1 can find this helpful as a way to loose weight and avoid weight gain. By requiring lower doses of insulin you also reduce the risk of over/underestimating your doses. Check out her website here and also her book which is available on Amazon. There are a selection of free recipes on her website and a blog of her experiences.
Jen Grieves (of Type 1 on 1 podcast) has a video on Food and Type 1 Diabetes
which you might find useful.
Exercise
Managing Type 1 Diabetes during exercise can be difficult. There is lots of advice online including at the following sources. However, you could also ask for advice by posting and searching on the Sugar Buddies Facebook Group.
Leicester Diabetes Centre have produced an infographic on Diabetes and Exercise.
My Diabetes My Way have a page on exercise.
The team at ExCarbs is a unique collaboration between world leaders in diabetes care and exercise. Includes a calculator you can use for advise on adjusting your insulin.
Diabetes101 are a collective of Diabetes professionals who have a YouTube Channel which you can find here. They hosted an online conference in July 2020. To the right you can find a video on exercise which was part of the conference.
The video to the right is advice specifically for those on Multiple Daily Injections rather than pump users.
Flash Glucose Monitoring (Libre)
Diabetes UK have a section of their website talking about Flash here.
My Diabetes My Way have a page on Libre here.
JDRF discuss Flash on a section of their website here.
The Diabetes Technology Network UK are a branch of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists. They have produced a Freestyle Libre Education programme consisting of informative videos.
The Edinburgh Cenre for Endocrinology & Diabetes have produced a Survey Monkey Quiz designed to support those using Flash Glucose Monitoring (Libre) but also useful for those using other forms of CGM. Suitable for those using Multiple Daily Injections as well as Insulin Pump users. There is also a guide they have produced.
Hypos
Coming Soon
Insulin Pumps
Making the move to Insulin Pump Therapy or choosing a new pump is definitely a good time to seek advice from others who have experience using the pumps in the real world. You don't have to go with the pump your team recommends. Investigate which pump you think would best work for you and then see if it's available.
JDRF discuss pumps on a section of their website here.
Diabetes UK have a section of their website talking about insulin pumps here.
The NHS website has a page on pumps on their website here.
@Nerdabetic has a YouTube Channel with a focus on Diabetes Technology. Check out the video to the left if you are thinking about how to choose an Insulin Pump.
Consider subscribing to his channel as he posts a monthly technology update video which is a great way to learn early about new developments in the world of Type 1 Diabetes Technology.
Mental Health
Coming Soon
Sick Day Rules
Diabetes UK have a page on managing Diabetes with illness which you can find here.
TREND produce various leaflets on Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Here you can find their leaflet on Sick Day Rules for Type 1 Diabetes. To the right you can find a webinar they have produced on managing intercurrent illness with Type 1 Diabetes.
Travel
There is lots more to consider when you are travelling with Type 1 Diabetes. Check out the links below for advice.
Diabetes UK page on advice for travelling with Diabetes.
Keep your insulin cool while away by using a evaporative cooling wallet from Frio. Available from their UK website or from the Diabetes UK online shop.
TREND have a leaflet on travel which is very useful including how to adjust the timings of your background insulin.
My Diabetes My Way have pages on:
and many more...
Jen Grieves (of Type 1 on 1 podcast) has a video on packing for travel with Type 1 Diabetes which you might find useful.
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