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

DAFNE

Official DAFNE (dose adjustment for normal eating) website.

Added/Updated:  28/10/2020

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