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As a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes who is also autistic or has ADHD, you will already know there are unique challenges, as well as strengths, that come with managing both conditions.
Find out the different ways ADHD can affect T1D management and what to do, including impulsivity, hyperfocus/difficulty focusing and dealing with overwhelm and burnout.
Helping your child stay organised and on top of their T1D tasks can be challenging. Get information and tips on how to manage your child’s type 1 and ADHD.
Being autistic impacts each child differently, including how they manage their type 1 diabetes. Learn about how autism can affect diabetes management and find tips for addressing these challenges.
Find out how managing type 1 diabetes can affect your autistic child, along with tips for using diabetes technology to accommodate sensory sensitivities and making the hospital environment more comfortable for them.
Get advice and tips about how to make help your child feel comfortable at clinic and make the most of their appointments.
Having both autism and ADHD can be challenging when managing type 1 diabetes. Get information and advice about how to support your child with AuDHD.
Our guides can help provide you with information and support in your journey to living well with type 1 diabetes.
Learn about the different ways of putting insulin into your body, and how to manage your blood glucose levels.
Discover the devices that help you take the right amount of insulin at the right times, and technology that helps you to measure your blood glucose levels throughout the day.
Managing type 1 after your child's diagnosis can be a steep learning curve. We know it can be tough, but our guide is there to help you through this early stage.
We can help you understand type 1 complications, the signs to look out for and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Information to help you start to plan a healthy diet plus the facts about sugar, carb counting, fats and protein.
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