Day in the life Type 1 diabetes is a life long condition which needs to be carefully managed and understood This film has been produced to give an insight into how people live with type 1 each day and to help you share their experiences with your students to develop their understanding too

What is diabetes? A lifelong condition where the body is unable to regulate blood-glucose levels A body with diabetes does not make enough insulin (type 1) or the body is resistant to insulin (type 2). Too much glucose stays in the blood stream and isn’t able to be used as fuel

Type 1 and Type 2 There are different types of diabetes, which have very different causes. The most common are type 1 and type 2

Type 1 This presentation focuses on type 1 diabetes. It is the most common type in children and young people Type 1 diabetes is on the increase, particularly in children under 5. There has been a five fold increase in this age group in the last 20 years

Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes More frequent urination Thirst Tiredness Weight loss

What does having a young person with type 1 diabetes in school involve? Supporting their diabetes management Creating a care plan Having emergency procedures in place

Type 1 diabetes management - Testing Pupils who are treating their type 1 diabetes with insulin will need to test their blood glucose levels on a regular basis When? Where? Equipment

Type 1 diabetes management - Insulin Students need to administer insulin to manage their blood-glucose levels Some students may inject their insulin using an insulin pen Some students may use an insulin pump

Care plans All students with type 1 in school should have an individual care plan Work with the student, their family and their diabetes nurse to draw one up Make sure all staff involved with the student have access to the care plan

Emergency procedures Hypoglycaemia – ‘hypo’ Blood-glucose levels too low Treat with emergency snack or glucose tablets Hyperglycaemia – ‘hyper’ Blood-glucose levels too high Check care plan for what to do

Type 1 and exercise Students with type 1 should be able to enjoy all physical activities Things to remember: Before During After

Further information Managing Medicines in Schools and Early Years Settings (DFES 2005) Managing medicines in schools website - JDRF – and for Teenagers - NHS Diabetes – Diabetes UK – Children with Diabetes – Upbete An online resource created by Leeds Children’s Hospital and the University of Leeds