Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
In NHS Lanarkshire, we offer several educational packages designed to help you self manage your diabetes.
Programme 1: The First Steps to Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes can often come as a shock and can, at times, feel overwhelming. We recognise that this can a difficult and challenging time and we are here to support you.
Over a series of sessions, we will provide you with information on how to be in control of your diabetes on a day-to-day basis. We will cover aspects of diabetes management such as insulin doses, eating and drinking, illness, activity and the management of high and low glucose readings.
Programme 2: The Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme is the first group programme we offer, which is available 6-9 months after your diagnosis. This programme will last 1 full day and will bring together everything you know so far about Type 1 Diabetes. It may also be the first time that you will speak with others who, like yourself, have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.
Programme 3: The ADAPT Programme (*Adjusting for Diabetes – a Programme for Type 1)
Following on from the Foundation Programme we off the ADAPT course, which we encourage all people living with Type 1 Diabetes to attend. This programme runs for 3 days, over the course of 3 weeks and aims to help you further develop your skills and knowledge regarding carbohydrate counting and insulin dose adjustment. We will also introduce new skills and strategies to help you in the daily management of your diabetes.
Your Diabetes Care Team
When you live with Type 1 Diabetes, you will continue to have access to your own health care team. Taking control of your diabetes means looking after your body and staying healthy, so this means that you will see different members of the team at different times. Knowing who to see and when can help you manage your diabetes.
Meet Your Diabetes Healthcare Team (Diabetes UK)
What You Can Expect from Us
- Provide information based on the most up-to-date research and clinical evidence.
- Create an environment where you feel safe to ask questions and comfortable to contribute to our discussions.
- Ask you to review your diaries, worksheets and engage with learning opportunities.
We will always make sure that your preferences and the things that are important to you are at the centre of our conversations with you.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appointments with Us
It is important for you to attend all your appointments. This will help you manage your diabetes and help you take better control of your own health.
Tips for Appointments:
- Before an appointment think about what questions you have. You might find it helpful to write them down.
- It is helpful for us to know your glucose readings and insulin doses on the days before your appointment. If you can, please make a note of these 3-4 days before your appointment and bring them with you to clinic. If you are using a sensor to monitor your results, we will ask that you give us access to these results. If you are using a sensor to monitor your glucose levels, we will ask that you give us access to these results.
- It can sometimes be hard to remember everything we talk about. Bring a pen and paper to make notes of what we discuss. It may even help to bring someone with you.
- Please tell us what has really been happening with your diabetes, that way we can help with anything you are struggling with.
Useful Links:
- Diabetes and The Body (Diabetes UK) – visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9ivR4y03DE
- Understanding Type 1 Diabetes (My Diabetes My Way) – visit: https://elearning.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/courses/understanding-diabetes/
- Carbohydrate Counting and Dose Adjustment – visit:
- Physical Activity and Exercise – visit: https://extod.org/education
