Type 1 Essentials
Welcome to the Essentials Section
Below are essential videos to help you and your family self-manage your diabetes.
The following films are made with Healthcare Professionals in England. Guidance may vary in other regions. These films explain, in a step-by-step way, how to effectively perform the essentials of everyday management of Type 1 Diabetes.
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
In this film Dr. Yong explains what Type 1 Diabetes is.
Type 1 Diabetes Animated Explainer
An animated explainer video introducing Type 1 Diabetes
How To Check Blood Glucose Levels
How To Check Blood Glucose Levels
How To Give An Injection Of Insulin
How To Give An Injection Of Insulin
How to give an Injection of Insulin using Safety Needles
How to give an injection of insulin using safety needles
What is Hypoglycaemia?
What is Hypoglycaemia?
How to treat Hypoglycaemia
How to treat Hypoglycaemia
Carb Counting - Understanding the Basics
This films takes you through the basics of carbohydrate counting.
How To Work Out A Correction Dose
How To Work Out A Correction Dose
What Are Ketones and How To Check Them
What Are Ketones and How To Check Them
A Guide To Healthy Eating
A Guide To Healthy Eating
How To Give An Injection Of Glucagon
This short film shows you how to give an injection of glucagon
Sick Day Rules
In this film Dr Fiona Campbell talks you through 5 straight forward steps for managing illness with Type 1 Diabetes
Equipment You Need When You Leave Hospital
Equipment You Need When You Leave Hospital
Visiting the Diabetes Clinic
Visiting the Diabetes Clinic
Injection Technique Matters - Lipohypertrophy
In this video you will learn why injection technique is so important.