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Outdoor sports, activities, and Type 1 Diabetes

Outdoor sports, activities, and Type 1 Diabetes

Having Type 1 Diabetes does NOT limit their ability to exercise outside and join sports. It can help them to make new friends, find new interests and explore new places. 
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Drugs, Alcohol and Type 1 Diabetes

Drugs, Alcohol and Type 1 Diabetes

The consumption of alcohol or drugs can deeply affect the blood glucose levels of those living with Type 1 Diabetes. It is important to know about these risks so that you can prevent and avoid dangerous situations. 
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Understand the basic of nutrition & carbohydrates

Understand the basic of nutrition & carbohydrates

The food we eat is very important as it provides our body with the nutrients we need to stay healthy. Our food is made up of three main nutrients: carbohydrates, fats and proteins, as well as other small nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
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How to plan a healthy meal?

How to plan a healthy meal?

Those that have diabetes don’t need to be on strict diets, but they do need to pay attention to what and how much they eat. Why? Because it helps them keep their blood glucose levels healthy. Meal planning helps people with diabetes eat right and stay healthy.
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Exercise tips

Exercise tips

Exercise is important for everyone, it gives us more energy and helps maintain a healthy weight. Exercise is especially important for people with Type 1 Diabetes as it helps them control their blood glucose much better and builds up their self-confidence.
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What is Type 1 Diabetes?

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Hypoglycaemia & Hyperglycaemia

Sick days management

T1D Complications

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