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It can feel overwhelming when your child is first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and there's a lot to take in. Our guide to type 1 for parents and carers is here to help. Our handy guide is full of tips on injecting insulin, carb counting, getting help from your child's school, teenage issues and loads more. We're here to help you every step of the way when your child has recently been diagnosed.
To access the download please click on the downloads tab above.
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It can feel overwhelming when your child is first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and there's a lot to take in. Our guide to type 1 for parents and carers is here to help. Our handy guide is full of tips on injecting insulin, carb counting, getting help from your child's school, teenage issues and loads more. We're here to help you every step of the way when your child has recently been diagnosed.
To access the download please click on the downloads tab above.