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Ever wondered what it’s like to become a first responder with type 1 diabetes? Concerned that your diagnosis might stand in the way of your dream career? Watch this video to learn the steps for joining EMS, police, or firefighting services while keeping your blood sugars under control.
Back to School
Back to School
Ready to get back into the swing of the school year? This video walks you through how to navigate accommodations for students with type 1 diabetes, from managing blood sugar in the classroom to understanding legal protections and support resources. Whether you’re a teacher, school staff member, or administrator, these tips can help create a safe and supportive learning environment.
You can also find additional resources specifically designed for teachers to support students with type 1 diabetes here.
Type 1 Diabetes Explained sat down with police constable Ian Barraclough and firefighter Ben Blanco to learn about their experiences as first responders living with type 1 diabetes. You can read their exclusive interviews and learn more about what its like to be a first responder with type 1 here.
Carb counting can be super confusing, and is arguably one of the hardest parts of living with type 1, but thankfully it's a skill you can definitely master! View a wide variety of recently updated carb counting tutorials and practice problems for your learning!
Featured Resources
Featured Resources
Watch short, entertaining videos to help you understand and treat type 1
Carb counting is tough, but we have plenty of tutorials and practice resources
Learn how to advocate for yourself and others at work and school
Find resources about caring for a child with type 1
Curious about how sliding scale insulin works? Read this brief article with practice problems to learn about the technique and when it should be used.
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Easily keep track of your diabetes stats with printable charts and logs
Learn about having a student with type 1, including medical and legal topics
Find printable medical IDs to help keep you safe when you're out and about
Want to learn a little bit about diabetes but don't have the time for a full video? Check out these YouTube shorts for fun, quick, and informative diabetes-related tidbits.
Head over to YouTube to find these videos and many more!
Type 1 Diabetes Explained exists to provide resources to help you or you loved one manage type 1 diabetes and to help fill the educational gap sometimes left by outpatient education. From entertaining videos filled to the brim with colorful animations to worksheets and charts outlining carb counting and insulin dosing, every resource is carefully developed and edited to be as beneficial as possible.
All of the resources here on Type 1 Diabetes Explained are free for everyone forever, since knowledge about how to treat a medical condition and live a healthy life should always be easily and freely accessible.
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