The Diabetes Transition Service
This information is aimed at you, the young person with diabetes, however, your parents/carers may find it helpful too.
We want to let you know what happens when you reach secondary school and beyond and give you some information about what you need to know and can expect from the team, as a young person with diabetes and also into the young adult clinic later on.
“Leaving paediatrics felt like leaving part of my family who had always been there and had supported me for so long. But I found that there was a whole new team waiting for me with just as much care, and with whom I have formed a whole new set of relationships. It can be really scary saying goodbye to something that has meant so much, but despite the differences, the people waiting on the other side are still filled with the same genuine desire to empower you to live your best life with diabetes.”
young adult with type 1 diabetes
If you would prefer to have a printed copy of the information on this site, you can download a PDF version by clicking on the link below:
(please note, the website is being continually updated so the booklet may not always contain the latest information and does not contain all the information on the website)