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Our free KIDSAC helps parents and their children to deal with their diagnosis.
Along with information leaflets, it also contains Rufus, the bear with type 1 diabetes with felt-patches on his test and injection sites.
We are proud to announce that our new Rufus bears are eco-friendly. We have been working hard with our supplier to ensure his green credentials:
* RPET is produced by melting down existing plastic bottles & post-consumer waste and making it into new polyester fibre. This process enables the plastic to be reused (recycled) and uses 59% less energy to produce than virgin polyester.
If you want some packs to give to your patients, you can order a batch for free to a hospital or clinic address.
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If you’d like to order a single KIDSAC, please order at our main information packs order form.
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If you need help with your order, call us on 020 7713 2030 or contact us here.
Thank you to the Bukhman Foundation for making it possible to provide KIDSAC and Rufus, the bear with T1D, giving children and families supportive tools to better understand and navigate life with T1D.
Find out more about how you could help support our work.
Getting connected is a great way to learn about type 1 and get support from people who understand what you’re going through.
Read type 1 diabetes news, including the latest progress in type 1 research, new treatments and technologies and all our funding updates.
Breakthrough T1D UK Type 1 Diabetes Discovery Events are free events and a great opportunity to meet others with type 1, find out about the latest research progress, and hear inspirational talks from a range of speakers.
How to navigate getting older with type 1 diabetes, including looking after your mental health, the menopause and T1D, and planning for future care.
A free information pack for parents and schools to support young people with type 1 diabetes in school, at home and when socialising.
This 170 page book is a useful reference guide to help live well with type 1 diabetes
A free support and information pack for newly diagnosed adults. Also suitable for older teenagers.
