Diabetes Type 1 Information
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
For people with Type 1 Diabetes, your blood sugar is too high becuase your body can't produce insulin.
Diabetes is really a cardiovascular condition that affects the heart, kidneys, brain, eyes, circulation, sexual function and many other parts of your body.
If you have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, your care will be managed by Secondary Care.
You’ve just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes...
You can now access online learning resources to find out more about your condition.
- DigiBete: Children and young people with Type 1 diabetes and their families can use the DigiBete App and website for a wide range of awareness, education, training and support resources.
- MyType1Diabetes: Adults with Type 1 diabetes can access the service, it includes videos and eLearning courses, to help people understand more about their Type 1 diabetes and increase their confidence in how to manage it
Additional Resources to help you Manage your Diabetes
General Diabetes Information
Last Updated 10/02/2025