Post-school, at university and in the workplace (PDF, 1.1Mb)
Deciding on a career, and what to do in life, is a big decision. Whether you have always known exactly what career path you want to take, or if you are still deciding, managing Type 1 diabetes and trying to stay on top of it, as much as possible, puts you in the best position to pursue the career and life that you want.
Learning to drive and driving safely (PDF, 1022Kb)
Whether you are counting down the days until your 17th birthday and your first driving lesson, or have been driving for a while, this booklet can help you learn what you’ll need to do to ensure you are safe on the road.
Whether you are counting down the days to your 18th birthday and being able to buy your first legal drink, or you are in your early twenties trying to juggle nights out whilst safely managing Type 1 diabetes, this SEREN Connect booklet can help. Although many young people drink alcohol, many choose not to drink at all. You should never feel pressured to drink just to fit in.
There are plenty of people living with Type 1 diabetes who travel around the world. Preparation and planning are essential for any trip. Taking extra time to ensure that you have your diabetes covered will help to reduce the risks of a trip being cut short or you ending up in a difficult situation miles from home. This is especially important if you are about to embark on your first travel experience without parents or older adults.
Sex, relationships and Type 1 diabetes (PDF, 1.1Mb)
First and foremost, not everyone feels comfortable talking about sex… but it is an important topic to talk about. The more you understand about sex and relationships, the better placed you are to make informed decisions, including keeping yourself safe and ensuring your Type 1 diabetes doesn’t get in the way.
This booklet explains about general eye health, the basics of taking care of your vision, and how your eye health can be affected by Type 1 diabetes. Not everyone with Type 1 diabetes will develop eye problems, and simple steps can be taken to help look after your eye sight.
Over time, having lots of glucose in the blood can affect the tiny nerves and blood vessels in parts of your body, including your kidneys. This booklet covers information to help you understand basic kidney health, how Type 1 diabetes can affect the kidneys, and practical steps you can take to look after your kidneys as part of your diabetes care.
Over time, having lots of glucose in the blood can affect the tiny nerves in parts of your body, including your feet and legs. This can lead to something called neuropathy. Not everyone with Type 1 diabetes will develop a foot problem, but simple steps should be taken to look after your feet. However, if you do experience problems it’s important you know where to get help.
