You or the child you care for may have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. There is a lot of information about diabetes, and it’s important you find the right support to help you look after your health. Our Diabetes Youth Zone is a go-to guide to help young people manage their type 1 diabetes with confidence. If you want to know more about type 2 diabetes visit Type 2 diabetes in younger people. Just diagnosed Top tips to adjusting to life with type 1 diabetes and information and support available to help you manage. Find out more Diabetes essentials Find out about managing hypoglycaemia, blood glucose monitoring, using insulin, understanding carbohydrates and more. Find out more Everyday activities and independent living Moving up Navigate your diabetes while living independently, partying, driving, during relationships, studying and work. Find out more Getting ready for adult care Get help to juggle the responsibilities of life and diabetes so you can continue to be in charge as you move into adult health care services. Find out more Studying and work Find out how you can manage your diabetes, whilst you work or when you are studying, and how your workplace or college can support you. Find out more Physical activity, wellbeing and the importance of sleep Good habits for staying fit and healthy while managing your type 1 diabetes. Find out more Eating, drinking and understanding carbohydrates Practical information on eating out or on the “go” and how to fit diabetes into your everyday life. Find out more Staying safe when you travel Travelling with diabetes may require extra planning. Find out how to prepare and plan for your trip. Find out more Diabetes and school life You can get some helpful tips on managing your diabetes at school at: Diabetes Youth Zone – School life Diabetes in Schools website Where can you get NDSS products? You can order your supplies at a NDSS Access Point (usually a community pharmacy). Search healthdirect for a community pharmacy in your area. Or call the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700. Find other health services and health professionals who can can assist in the management of your diabetes. More information Diabetes Youth Zone has been designed in partnership with young people living with type 1 diabetes. It’s your go-to guide for information, resources and tools for young people to confidently manage type 1 diabetes in the real world. Diabetes Youth Zone
