SupportWhere to find help and support for type 1 diabetesType 1 diabetes can be a difficult condition to deal with, both physically and emotionally. As well as support from your diabetes team, you may find it helpful to get support from other people with type 1 diabetes, either at a local support group or online. There are also national diabetes charities that can offer support. Get help from NHS talking therapiesHaving type 1 diabetes can affect your mental health. It might help to talk about how you're feeling. There may be a mental health specialist on your diabetes team, or your team or GP may be able to refer you. You can get talking therapies for free on the NHS. These services can help you find ways to cope. Help is available in person, by video, over the phone or as an online course. Find an NHS talking therapies service Support from charitiesDiabetes UKInformation and support for anyone with diabetes, including support groups, online communities, and courses and tools for managing diabetes.
Breakthrough T1DInformation and support for people with type 1 diabetes.
DigiBeteVideos and app for children and young people with type 1 diabetes.
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