Welcome to Understanding Type 1
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Welcome to Understanding Type 1!
The aims of the course are:
To improve your knowledge of:
- What diabetes is
- How diabetes is treated
- The complications of diabetes
- How to stay healthy
- The impact of exercise and alcohol on blood glucose
- How to cope with illness
- The impact diabetes can have on your mood
and to help you:
- To improve your confidence in managing your diabetes
- To make informed choices which will lead to better overall health and well-being
- To share experiences with other people through patient stories and peer-to-peer learning
- To achieve the short- and long-term blood glucose control that you desire
The content of this course comes in a variety of different types: information to read, videos to watch, links to other websites and activities and quizzes, to help you understand more about type 1 diabetes.
Managing type 1 is a learning process and you may have picked up many tips and tricks along the way.
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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?
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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.myway@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.
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