Peer support
Knowing where to turn to for support and building a community of support around you, can not only help if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or alone in what you’re experiencing, but can help you live more confidently with your diabetes.
Being able to share how something has made you feel, talking to people who ’get it’ and realising you’re not alone with what you’re facing, can make a big difference.
Our support forum can connect you to other people with diabetes, their families and carers, where you can swap knowledge, experiences or just reach out for that ‘oh yes, I’ve been there’ reply from the community that you really needed to hear today.
If you, or your child, live with type 1 diabetes and are aged 11 – 25, join our Together Type 1 programme to meet other young people living with type 1 who know what you’re going through and are building an exciting programme of events and community of support.
Specialist support
Get in touch with our highly trained advisors for support, advice or just a chat. Call our helpline on 0345 123 2399, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
Or, we’ve got lots of advice on our website, whether you’re looking for emotional support, in particular on talking to others about your diabetes, or information on managing and living with diabetes.
Our Learning Zone is a free tool that’s personalised to you, and can help give you that daily, weekly or monthly ‘check-in’ to top up your confidence around managing your diabetes.
