Who is eligible for an Insulin Pump?

Daniel talks about the regular check ups he has a person with Type 1 Diabetes. He splits these checks up into things that he does for himself and others that are done for him by healthcare professionals.

What is Type 1 Diabetes?Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), also known simply as type 1 diabetes, is life-long condition affecting the bodies’ ability to control the level of blood sugar.

Richard talks about his experience of HbA1c testing. He says he has this checked up regularly every few months. He describes it as his own best indicator as to how well he is doing with his Diabetes control over time.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains how often people with Diabetes should be checking their blood sugar. She relates to type 1 and type 2 Diabetes and talks about testing around meal times.

This playlist contains content relevant to people interested in starting Insulin therapy for Diabetes. Content is related to the 'Learning', 'Treatment' and 'Continuing Care' phase of the Journey.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.