ARE YOU A YOUNG PERSON OR TEENAGER THAT HAS GOT DIABETES?
If you have diabetes, it’s important to know your body a bit better than most people! Don’t worry though, there are loads of people out there who want to help you and we have a really friendly team of nurses, and doctors here in Leicester who want to help you make the most of your life and give you support as and when you need it. Don’t forget, ok!
We hope that you will find our new children’s and young adults section on diabetes, friendly, welcoming, fun and exciting but most of all informative.
So what do we have in the way of diabetes for you youngsters?
It’s important for you to find out more about diabetes and how it affects you to help you understand it and help explain to your friends and family, who will always be there if you need them.
Quote:
“I just kept up with my mates until I passed out… everyone thought I was a bit wrecked but it was my diabetes “Jim 14 (Ref: Know the Score)
Read More about Type 1 Diabetes
Remember! You are in control of your DIABETES, not the other way round!
In this section you will find loads of useful information to help you look after yourself and your type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes, an introduction
Teenage Life, Relationships, Sexual Health and more.
The Do and Don’ts of Diabetes and Drugs You’ll find info on recreational drugs and what they can do to you – read up on the risks.
Young Adult Clinics Details of the Young Adult clinics we run at the at the Leicester Royal Infirmary‘s Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology. How you can contact us
Help is at Hand
General advice, useful websites and national help lines.
Read through the section to find out more and navigate the website for information on services and advice.
|
