T1D Family Support
Support for the people supporting Type 1 diabetes
Specialist, non-clinical sessions for parents, partners and family members
A space for your experience
Type 1 diabetes affects the whole household. This is a calm, dedicated space to talk about the emotions and pressure of everything you do in the background, so you can reconnect with what you need, not just what Type 1 diabetes needs from you.
What Brings Families Here
If…
you can’t switch off, especially at night
clinic appointments feel rushed and you leave without clarity
reminders keep turning into conflict
you’re doing the invisible work and feeling alone
school meetings feel stressful or inconsistent
alarms and tech feel overwhelming
You feel like your life has become smaller around the constant needs of Type 1 diabetes
80%
of people supporting Type 1 report higher anxiety about complications than patients themselves.
56%
describe caring for someone with Type 1 diabetes as a moderate or severe burden.
70%
report insufficient knowledge about managing Type 1 diabetes
Cooper et al. (2026), Diabetic Medicine
You don’t have to carry the mental and emotional work of Type 1 diabetes alone.
Support Tailored to Your Needs
01
Overwhelm, constant worry, carrying too much?
A structured reset to understand what’s driving the pressure and what to do next
02
Conflict, checking, independence and trust?
Shift policing behaviours driven by fear into support that feels calmer, kinder and more sustainable
03
Preparing for clinic appointments or school meetings?
Turn stressful meetings or appointments into a clear agenda and a follow-up plan.
One of the hardest parts of living alongside diabetes is the “invisible work” that is needed to hold daily life together. From mealtimes, activities, days out and holidays, to life events like school transitions and adolescence, Type 1 diabetes carries multiple additional challenges. This doesn’t just require more time, energy and resources, it makes “normal life” feel even further away. And when it feels like the people around you don’t see all of the extra weight you’re carrying, it can become all the more frustrating and isolating.