Welcome to Growing up with Type 1!

Welcome to Growing up with Type 1!

The aims of this course are to increase your knowledge of:

• how managing your diabetes might be different when you leave home
• how having diabetes might affect your weight
• how to manage your diabetes at festivals or concerts
• how your diabetes may affect getting tattoos or piercings,
• what you may have to keep in mind when considering sex and contraception
• the effect drinking alcohol and smoking has on your diabetes

The information contained in this course comes in a variety of different types: information to read, videos to watch, links to other websites, other people sharing their experiences of growing up with type 1, and activities and quizzes to help you understand more about how to manage situations as they arise.

Managing type 1 is a learning process and you may have picked up many tips and tricks along the way.

The comment section below is a great place to share what works for you and to learn from other people in similar situations. Why not take a moment to introduce yourself now?

If you have any feedback, complaints or concerns about this course, then you can leave a comment or you can email us directly at support@mwdh.co.uk.

If you cannot access part of the course or if you have any special requirements, then please let us know so we can help support your needs. Non-digital versions of this course are also available on request. This course is currently only available only in English.

Before you begin, please complete the pre-course questionnaire. Click below.