The NDSS is administered by Diabetes Australia

Welcome to the

Diabetes
Youth Zone

Diabetes Youth Zone is your go-to guide for information and tools to help you manage type 1 diabetes and to live a full life with confidence and support.

Justdiagnosed

If you’re a parent or a young person who has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you might be feeling upset, angry or scared.

Diabetes essentials

What you need toknow

Insulin

Blood glucose monitoring

Hypoglycaemia

Hyperglycaemia

Sick days

Ketoacidosis

Carbohydrates

Emotional wellbeing

Everyday activities

Living your best life with diabetes

Eating well

Physical activity

Information for young adults

Moving on up: your how-to adult guide

Partying

Driving

Relationships

Adult care

Living Independently

Kids corner

Tips and tools to helpkids understand diabetes