What is Type 1 Diabetes?

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talk about how Type 1 Diabetes comes about. He talks about certain types of antibodies 'attacking' certain insulin producing cells in the Pancreas gland

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about what symptoms people can experience if they develop Type 1 Diabetes.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what the complications of Type 1 Diabetes can get. He explains that taking Insulin is absolutely essential and not taking it can potentially be life threatening. He mentions various complications with organs in your body if Diabetes is not well controlled. Dr Quraishi talks about it being a lifelong condition which should be managed in collaboration with a Specialist Endocrinologist (Diabetologist).

John talks about his experience of being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabtes later in life.

Steve talks about what insulin treatment he was on previously and what he's on now. He talks about his journey from injections, leading up to an Insulin pump today. He talks also about how he felt empowered to share in the decision making.

Steve talks about his Type 1 Diabetes and how he manages it.