Free guides for real Type 1 life.
Living with Type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to make sense of appointments, numbers, devices, food, exercise, emotions and family life all at once. These free guides are designed to make things feel simpler. Some are available instantly. Others are sent by email so you can keep them, print them, come back to them later, and receive new resources as they are released. Join the Smart Diabetes Living email list and you will get practical support written from lived experience, not judgement. No spam, no scare tactics, and no pressure – just calm, useful tools for real life with Type 1 diabetes.
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The Burnout Reset
7-day low-effort recovery plan · 7 pages · 420 KB · No signup required
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Type 1 Emergency Kit
Print, fill in, fold · 2 pages · 286 KB · No signup required
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Your First 30 Days with Type 1 (Adult Edition)
Week-by-week plan for newly diagnosed adults · 5 pages · 330 KB
Enter your email and I’ll send you Your First 30 Days with Type 1 – a calm, practical week-by-week guide to help you understand the early steps, prepare for appointments and feel less overwhelmed.