INPUT (now part of JDRF)
INPUT (now merged with JDRF) is a charity which provides advocacy to increase access to technology for people with T1 diabetes.
Added/Updated: 18/03/2021
JDRF Coronavirus / Covid19…
Information about the Coronavirus/Covid19 outbreak, aimed for people and families living with type 1 diabetes.
Added/Updated: 18/03/2020
Diabetes UK - Coronavirus…
Updated information about coronavirus / covid 19 for people living with all types of diabetes, their families, carers, partners…
Added/Updated: 18/03/2020
ECED guide to getting the most…
Edinburgh Diabetes Centre's guide to gettting started and making the most of your flash sensor (Libre)
Added/Updated: 20/12/2018
ECED Libre Quiz
A fun quiz to run through some typical examples of data from flash sensor, and how to make the most from this exciting…
Added/Updated: 20/12/2018
Nightscout Foundation
The Nightscout Foundation exists to encourage and support the creation of open source technology projects that enhance the lives…
Added/Updated: 19/02/2018
Carbs and Cals
Carbs & Cals is a popular printed book and smartphone app which shows thousands of photos of food portions, with the nutritional…
Added/Updated: 13/02/2018
Type 1 Diabetes in Children and…
Book for young people/children with T1 diabetes and their parents, written by Dr Ragnar Hanas. Also suitable for those diagnosed…
Added/Updated: 08/02/2018
Type 1 Diabetes and Twitter
A brief guide to using Twitter to connect with other people with type 1 diabetes online.
Added/Updated: 31/01/2018
Pregnancy: trying to stay sane -…
One of a series of (very funny) blog posts that talk about the physical and emotional demand of pregnancy with T1
Added/Updated: 13/03/2017
Diabetes UK Forum
Diabetes discussion forum for all. Supported by Diabetes UK, but run and managed by an independent team of volunteers with…
Added/Updated: 23/12/2016
50 years with type 1 - Lis Warren
Lis Warren shares the ups and downs of living with T1, and how things have changed in half a century.
Added/Updated: 10/10/2016
The Understudy Pancreas - New…
Blog about growing up and family life following their daughter's diagnosis with T1.
Added/Updated: 04/10/2016
How to check and adjust basal…
mySugr has some great education resources, and here is an example with advice on how to test your background insulin dose.
Added/Updated: 10/08/2016
Diabetes makes you stronger - T1…
One person's positive spin on living with T1.
Added/Updated: 26/07/2016
Beat HelpFinder
A list of local eating disorder services - not diabetes specific.
Added/Updated: 04/02/2022
Diabetics With Eating Disorders…
Complex Care Plan. DWED - Diabetics With Eating Disorders is a charity providing support, advocacy and training for people…
Added/Updated: 04/02/2022
BERTIE Online
Modular online learning for managing Type 1 Diabetes from BERTIE (Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation…
Added/Updated: 28/09/2019
Dr Masding's tips for dealing with…
Dr Masding, from Poole hospital, writes about the 'black box' of diabetes management
Added/Updated: 13/12/2018
Joe's diabetes and his hints for…
A blog post by Joe, a person with T1D, about the term "type zeros" i.e. people without T1D
Added/Updated: 13/12/2018
Metformin use in T1DM
A blog post explaining why someone with type 1 diabetes may take metformin and its benefits and potential side effects
Added/Updated: 13/12/2018
Jessica shares her survival tips…
A blog post written to parents of children with T1D by Jess, a 16 year old with T1D. Jess shares 7 tips about starting secondary…
Added/Updated: 15/09/2018
BBC3 Diabulimia Documentary
Diabulimia: The World's Most Dangerous Eating Disorder. A BBC documentary following three people living with type 1 diabetes and…
Added/Updated: 15/09/2018