Type 1 Newly Diagnosed Packs
A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience and a steep learning curve for young people and their families.
Diabetes NZ have created a pack of resources to support the training provided by health care professionals, when someone is first diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and admitted to hospital. Each pack then becomes a fantastic reference tool for young people with diabetes and their families when they return home.
Each Newly Diagnosed Pack includes resources to help people (16 years old and under):
Caring for diabetes in children and adolescents - Parents manual
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes graphic novel
Type 1 Diabetes in the family graphic novel
Learn more about managing Type 1 diabetes.
The diabetes educator may refer to specific sections during your training.
Flipchart
Diabetes Action Plan (Early childhood education and care setting – Multiple daily injections)
Diabetes Action Plan (School Settings – Multiple daily injections)
Share key diabetes information with their school or childcare centre.
Blood glucose logbook
4 colour pen
Record their blood glucose levels.
The diabetes team will use this information to tweak your insulin doses.
An Ezi-Fit Carry case
Keep daily diabetes supplies all in one place.
Hypokit
Dextabs
Hypofit gel
Annie’s wiggle fruit bars
Frucor – Twist drinks
To help monitor your blood glucose levels
Test wipe starter kit
Newly Diagnosed packs are distributed by the hospital paediatric diabetes team.
Are you a New Zealand healthcare provider that supports young people with Type 1 diabetes when they are first diagnosed?
To order Newly Diagnosed packs complete and submit the form below.
Thank you to Mediray New Zealand, Frucor Suntory, Pharmaco and Kono - Annies in particular for their contributions to this pack.