'My Type 1 Info' is a brand new resource available for children and young people with type 1 diabetes to use in school.
Young people can personalise 'My Type 1 Info' with information school staff may need to know about their diabetes, such as the technology they use, and which hypo treatments they might carry on them.
How does it work?
It folds down to the size of a credit card which is perfect for pupils to carry with them in their pocket, school bag, pencil case, or diabetes kit bag.
'My Type 1 Info' was developed by two of Diabetes UK's Together Type 1 representatives: Lilly (a Together Type 1 Youth Worker in the Midlands and East region) and Amelia (pictured, a Together Type 1 Young Leader).
"We hope this will help school staff to really understand type 1 diabetes and how their pupils manage their type 1.
“We also hope it helps to reduce pupils' anxiety around talking to new teachers about their diabetes. There are also answers to common questions and facts about type 1 that teachers might not know," said Amelia.
Contact type1youth@diabetes.org.uk today to get sent a My Type 1 Info card!
