Diabetes Transition Resources for Young People

Young people are encouraged to ask questions regarding these topics during their consultation time with any of the health professionals within the clinic. When it is getting close to the time of transition to adult services, a summary booklet including all of the adolescent education materials is provided and a formal review of knowledge is undertaken by the Transition Co-ordinator.

Dietary resources for young people

• Carbohydrates list

• Healthy Eating for teenagers

• Making healthy food choices (tips for teens with diabetes)

• Nutrition and young athletes with Type I diabetes

Education and Employment resources

• Camps and Diabetes

• Employment and Diabetes

• Exams and Diabetes

• Exams and Type I Diabetes Medical Report

• Exams and Type 2 Diabetes Medical Report

Lifestyle resources for young people

• Alcohol and Diabetes

• Driving and Diabetes

• Information about Standard Alcoholic Drinks

• Puberty and Diabetes

• Smoking and Drugs

• Pregnancy and Diabetes

Medical information for young people

• Sick days and Diabetes

• Cholesterol and Diabetes

• Epidemiology

• HbA1c and Diabetes

• High Blood pressure and persistent proteinuria

• Screening for Diabetes complications