What exactly is T1D?
T1D is an autoimmune condition. Your immune system has damaged the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas, so insulin must be replaced.
Open lesson →NEWLY DIAGNOSED? START HERE.
A calmer first chapter.
You do not need to learn all of T1D today. Take one short lesson at a time, save your progress on this device and bring individual treatment questions to your care team.
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Meet insulin
Insulin is an essential hormone and medicine. Different types work over different time periods; your care team will teach your personal routine.
Open lesson →Understanding glucose
Glucose is fuel, and readings are information—not grades. Food, activity, stress, sleep, illness and hormones can all affect patterns.
Open lesson →Highs and lows
Learn your signs, your treatment plan and the situations that need urgent help. You do not have to memorise everything today.
Open lesson →Your new everyday kit
Insulin, monitoring supplies, hypo treatment, identification and backups: build a kit that fits your actual day.
Open lesson →Food without fear
Food is culture, pleasure and fuel. Learning how carbohydrate relates to insulin is a skill—not a moral test.
Open lesson →School, work and social life
Reasonable support, a clear emergency plan and a few trusted people can make everyday life feel more manageable.
Open lesson →Questions you’re probably afraid to ask
Yes, T1D can be awkward. Devices, dating, alcohol, burnout, sex, mistakes—these are all valid conversations.
Open lesson →Urgent right now? Severe low glucose, unconsciousness, trouble breathing, persistent vomiting or signs of DKA need urgent local medical care. Follow your emergency plan.