Captain LantusType 1 tips for families
Real-life advice from our family to yours: spotting the signs, hypos, CGMs, insulin pumps, school, sport, holidays, sick days and the story behind Captain Lantus.
Captain Lantus: superhero books for children with Type 1 Diabetes
How a six-year-old's idea became a superhero series that helps children with Type 1 Diabetes feel brave, understood and never alone.
How to explain Type 1 Diabetes to your child
Simple, child-friendly ways to explain Type 1 Diabetes and insulin, using the story of Beta Town and the Insulin Cube.
The 4Ts: signs of Type 1 Diabetes in children every parent should know
Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner. The four signs of Type 1 Diabetes in children, and why you should act the same day.
Insulin pumps for children: a parent's guide
What an insulin pump is, how it works, and what to talk about with your child's diabetes team, from a dad whose son has used one since he was three.
Type 1 Diabetes at school: a back-to-school checklist for parents
Individual Healthcare Plans, hypo kits, PE, trips and talking to teachers: how to help your child feel safe and confident at school with Type 1.
Sport and exercise with Type 1 Diabetes: helping your child stay active
Football, swimming, PE and play: practical tips to help children with Type 1 Diabetes enjoy sport safely and confidently.
Hypos in children: spotting and treating low blood sugar
What a hypo is, the signs to look for in children with Type 1 Diabetes, and how to be prepared at home, at school and on the go.
CGMs for children: a parent's guide to continuous glucose monitors
How a continuous glucose monitor works, what the numbers, arrows and alarms mean, and tips to help your child love their sensor.
Holidays and travel with Type 1 Diabetes: a family packing guide
Packing lists, airport security, keeping insulin cool and coping with heat and time zones: how to enjoy a family holiday with Type 1.
Sick days with Type 1 Diabetes: a guide for parents
Why illness affects blood glucose, why insulin must continue, checking ketones and knowing when to call your diabetes team.