Care Kits
Our care and toolkits provide information and resources for people and families who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In them you will find information to help you better understand and manage your disease. We have care kits for people diagnosed at any age or stage of life.
Teen Care Kit
Being a teenager comes with enough challenges, and T1D makes it even more difficult, especially when it’s a new diagnosis. Our Breakthrough T1D Care Kit provides teens and parents with the information and encouragement needed to adjust to life with T1D. The Teen Care Kit is available for teens aged 12-17 and contains a diabetes supply bag, educational resources, and a link to download the newly diagnosed guide for teens.
Resources in your Breakthrough T1D Teen Care Kit include (but are not limited to):
An insulated insulin kit to help you organize your diabetes supplies.
Breakthrough T1D introductory guide to type 1 diabetes – learn T1D basics, what you should know about blood glucose and insulin, how to educate others about T1D, and where to find more information.
When a Child has Diabetes – a widely acclaimed, easy to follow, comprehensive handbook on how to manage diabetes.
A copy of My Juice Journal – An interactive and personalized journal to get creative and record your thoughts about life with T1D.
Caregiver Guide – a practical, compassionate resource to support parents and caregivers of children and youth living with T1D.
Additional Resources – information about Breakthrough T1D Canada programs and services to help support you and your family, and how you can get involved.
Adult Care Kit
A new diagnosis of T1D is challenging at any age. We’ve compiled the resources you need to help you adapt to your new normal. The Breakthrough T1D Adult Care Kit is a free resource for those 18+ and provides information and tools to help support adults newly diagnosed with T1D.
Resources in your Breakthrough T1D Adult Care Kit include (but are not limited to):
- An insulated insulin kit to help you organize your diabetes supplies.
- Breakthrough T1D introductory guide to type 1 diabetes (T1D). Learn T1D basics, what you should know about blood glucose and insulin, how to educate others about T1D, and where to find more information.
- Information about Breakthrough T1D programming and how to get involved!
If you are a health care provider seeking T1D resources for your practice, please contact connection@BreakthroughT1D.ca