Diabetes structured education

DigiBete is a place to help young people, families and communities to manage type 1 diabetes. It provides a video platform and app, and is a one-stop-shop for young people’s diabetes management. Founded by families living with diabetes, it is a social enterprise funded by NHS England with content clinically approved by the Diabetes Team at Leeds Children's Hospital.

See the DigiBete website for more information or get in touch with hello@digibete.org. 

Have a look at the leaflet which explains more about downloading the app and an information sheet to help you get the most out of your app. 

Living with type 2 diabetes? Healthy Living is here to help. This free online education programme is designed to empower people with type 2 diabetes to live well, improve their health, and feel confident managing their condition.

Why choose Healthy Living?

- Clinically tested to support better health outcomes

- Accessible 24/7 online, anytime after registration

- Complements traditional face-to-face services or offers a flexible alternative

- QISMET-accredited and eligible for QOF points

Who can join

- Adults aged 18+ living in England with type 2 diabetes

- Carers and relatives of people with type 2 diabetes

What will you learn?

Participants gain essential knowledge to:

- Confidently manage type 2 diabetes

- Reduce diabetes-related stress

- Improve overall health and wellbeing

- Maintain a healthy weight

- Stay motivated to make lasting lifestyle changes

How to get started

-Sign up directly at https://healthyliving.nhs.uk. Healthcare professionals and care providers are encouraged to refer patients to the service.

Exclusions

- The programme is specifically for type 2 diabetes and is not suitable for individuals with type 1 diabetes.

Take control of your health today with Healthy Living.

Description

Free online platform to help manage type 1 diabetes: mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk

Criteria

• Aged 18 or over and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

Referral process

• Self-refer at: mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk

About My Type 1 diabetes

MyType1Diabetes is a free online resource that offers tailored advice and information created by NHS experts and people living with type 1 diabetes. The programme is aimed at adults with type 1 diabetes, their families and carers and healthcare professionals. It provides access information about type 1 diabetes through videos, articles and accredited online education courses.

MyType1Diabetes is available immediately from referral and can complement traditional face-to-face services or be a suitable alternative when participants decline in-person programmes. Learning is self-led so you can learn at their own pace, at a time that suits you.

MyType1Diabetes can: 

- Help you understand more about type 1 diabetes and increase your confidence in how to manage it

- Signpost you to content created by other expert organisations 

- Offer resources in up to 10 other languages including Polish, Spanish and Urdu

- Support you to set achievable goals for your diabetes self-care

Start using the programme today at: www.mytype1diabetes.nhs.uk

This tool can help you make a decision about managing type 1 diabetes. It can help you decide between the different technologies available to manage diabetes:

• - Making a decision about managing type 1 diabetes tool
• - Decision making tool Type 1 easy read version