Where to find help and support for type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes can be a difficult condition to deal with, both physically and emotionally.
As well as support from your diabetes team, you may find it helpful to get support from other people with type 1 diabetes, either at a local support group or online.
There are also national diabetes charities that can offer support.
Get help from NHS talking therapies
Having type 1 diabetes can affect your mental health. It might help to talk about how you're feeling.
There may be a mental health specialist on your diabetes team, or your team or GP may be able to refer you.
You can get talking therapies for free on the NHS. These services can help you find ways to cope.
Help is available in person, by video, over the phone or as an online course.
Support from charities
Diabetes UK
Information and support for anyone with diabetes, including support groups, online communities, and courses and tools for managing diabetes.
- Website: www.diabetes.org.uk
- Helpline: 0345 123 2399
- Email: helpline@diabetes.org.uk
- Diabetes UK: local support groups
- Diabetes UK: forum
Breakthrough T1D
Information and support for people with type 1 diabetes.
- Website: www.breakthrought1d.org.uk
- Phone: 020 7713 2030
- Breakthrough T1D: guide for newly diagnosed adults
- Breakthrough T1D: guide for parents and carers
DigiBete
Videos and app for children and young people with type 1 diabetes.
- Website: www.digibete.org