Less clinical. More Liveable.
A card-based toolkit to help navigate the highs and lows of living with Type 1 diabetes
One in four adults experiences diabetes burnout, so why do we feel so alone when it happens?
The emotional and mental toll of a type 1 diagnosis is often overlooked. We believe that true wellbeing and good management lies in acknowledging the psychological effects as much as the physical.
Developed by healthcare professionals and people with Type 1 Diabetes,
Diabetes by Design aims to shine a light on the guts and the glory of a condition
that is life-changing in many remarkable ways.
A way for the diagnosed, their healthcare team, families and friends to
break down barriers and connect over.
Introducing Companion Cards
This card-based toolkit, organised into 6 topics, from Diabetes Mythbusting to Riding the sugar wave, makes a life-altering diagnosis approachable, less isolating and a whole lot more inviting than another medical leaflet.
Whether you have just been diagnosed or have been living with T1D for some time, our striking companion cards are designed to cut through the information overload, prompt discussion and accompany you on your journey to living well with Type 1 diabetes.
A tool to explore, reflect and act on
at your own pace
One set,
6 life topics
The toolkit is divided into 6 themes, designed to inform, prompt discussion and support day to day life with Type 1 diabetes
T1D stories captured
and illustrated
First-hand accounts from people from all walks of life living and thriving with Type 1 diabetes, their stories brought to life in custom artwork
14 prompts to help identify and shift
what’s holding you back
Medically vetted coping strategies and trusted techniques to help acknowledge and manage those inevitable difficult diabetes days
If you can name it, hold it, even laugh at it you can begin to overcome it.
Designed for people with Type 1 - by people with Type 1
Co-created by Diabetes Health Care Professionals and people living with Type 1 Diabetes.