Resources
Below are some web links to key resources which you may find useful.
Carbohydrate Counting
Carbs and Cals is a really useful resource for carbohydrate counting. It is available both as a mobile phone app and book.
For further information please visit:
Carbs & Cals | Dieting & Calorie Counting Books & App (carbsandcals.com)
Children and Young Adults
Living with type 1 diabetes can be difficult during youth. To help we recommend for any young person who is living with type 1 diabetes to access Digibete.
For further information please click on the link below:
Closed Looping
We are thankfully living in a world where there are closed loop systems, also known as an artificial pancreas.
There are two ways that this can happen for Omnipod users:
1. Do It Yourself (DIY) through Omnipod Dash: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15h3esahqhNgUI6hXhvP6dKDcnqwv7w4B/mobilepresent?slide=id.p1
2. Hybrid Closed Looping through Omnipod 5: Now Available: Omnipod 5 | Omnipod
To learn more about hybrid closed loops please click on the link below:
Technology & Innovation - Hybrid Closed Loop Systems - DigiBete
Diabetes Charities
Within the UK there are two main Diabetes charities which provide a lot of useful information and support, especially for people living with type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes UK: Diabetes UK - Know diabetes. Fight diabetes. | Diabetes UK
JDRF: Homepage | JDRF
Hypoglycaemia
(Low Blood Glucose)
Having a hypo (<3.9mmol/L) is not a nice experience.
Trend Diabetes have created a really useful leaflet to help:
Menopause and Diabetes
Living with diabetes and going through the menopause can be challenging.
Thankfully Trend Diabetes have created a really useful leaflet:
Mental Health
If you feel like you are struggling with your mental health there is local support available. It really is ok to not feel ok and Vita Minds are a talking therapy service which could help.
For further information please visit:
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Talking Therapies (vitahealthgroup.co.uk)
Or call 0330 094 5595
Omnipod
Customer Care
If you are in need of Omnipod support Insulet have a customer care team who are available 24/7.
To contact the customer care team call 0800 011 6132
Or you can go to the following link:
Omnipod Devices
There are currently two main Omnipod devices:
> Omnipod Dash: Omnipod | Digital
> Omnipod 5: Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System
Omnipod 5 is able to work as a hybrid closed loop with a compatible continuous glucose monitor (e.g. Dexcom G6).
Online Peer Support
There are online peer support groups which you might want to be part of, such as:
DeDoc: #dedoc°
Derby T1 Diabetes Group: (1) Derby T1 Diabetes Group | Facebook
Diabetes Chat: #diabeteschat – A place for anyone with Diabetes to chat!
GBDoc: GBDoc - Diabetes, Peer Support, Information Service
Physical Activity
For information about managing glucose levels with physical activity using an insulin pump that is not in hybrid closed looping (automated mode) click on the following link:
DTN-UK Education: Pumps (CSII) | ABCD (Diabetes Care) Ltd
For information about managing glucose levels with physical activity using a hybrid closed loop system click on the following link:
POD University
POD University is an online library created by Insulet that is full of resources for managing life with diabetes.
It is designed for people with diabetes, caregivers, and resource tool for HCPs,
To access POD University please click on the following link:
https://www.omnipod.com/en-gb/diabetes-hub/pod-uni
Sick Day Rules
The following weblink contains a useful algorithm from DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating):
Using the Courses Information screen (dafne.nhs.uk)
It is a helpful guide for managing diabetes using an insulin pump during times of illness.
Technology and Diabetes
For comprehensive and quality education about diabetes technology we would recommend DTN-UK:
Type 1 Diabetes Face to Face Education
To access face to face type 1 diabetes education we would recommend 'DAFNE' which stands for 'Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating'.
For further information please click on the following link:
Type 1 Diabetes Online Education
The following weblink contains accredited online education about type 1 diabetes:
It is an online resource which stands for 'Getting Upskilled Through Type 1 Diabetes Education'.
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