Why it’s important
A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be overwhelming, and those early months after a diagnosis can involve both big emotionally and lifestyle changes. When people ask ‘why me?’ and ‘what now?’ – this is when the right education can make the biggest difference.
NICE (National Institute of Care and Excellence)(1) recommend that adults are offered structured education within 12 months of diagnosis. This critical window helps to build strong self-management habits – yet many still miss out.
EMPOWER T1-Day provides a practical, engaging solution that fits into people’s lives – and can be done in just a few hours, rather than days.
Whether you’re looking for a complete end-to-end service or prefer to train your own team to deliver the course, we’re here to help you improve access to high-quality diabetes education.
Why choose our course?
- Bespoke 1-day format – Increases accessibility, reduces dropouts and boosts engagement
- Online or face-to-face – Flexible delivery that fits into patients’ lives
- Includes a follow-up refresher – Reinforces learning and supports long-term success
- Referral & booking management – Managed by our experienced team
- Fully NICE-compliant – Developed in line with NG17 guidance
Why is our course beneficial?
Improves glycaemic control
Teaches insulin adjustment, carbohydrate counting and daily decision-making to improve control.
Builds patient confidence
Supports informed decision-making, empowering people to take control of their condition.
Reduces risk of complications
Helps prevent complications by improving knowledge and daily self-care habits.
What does our course cover?
- Understanding Type 1 diabetes and its effects
- Using insulin safely
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
- Carbohydrate counting, food and lifestyle
- Managing hypoglycaemia, sick days, and stress
- Setting SMART goals and building wellbeing
Empowering people through lived experience
The EMPOWER T1-Day programme uses real-life challenges and experiences to make learning relatable. Meet our Clinical Lead, Donna, who is also one of our Educators.
“The Type 1 course is more than just information – it’s real-life support from people who’ve been there. We empower participants through shared lived experience, helping them build confidence, practical skills, and a stronger sense of control over life with Type 1 diabetes.
Delivered in just one day or over two half-days, it’s designed to be accessible, requiring less time away from work or family commitments.”
Help improve outcomes in Type 1 diabetes care
We want every eligible adult to benefit from structured education. Here’s how we can support your service:
In the UK
We work with NHS trusts, clinics and healthcare providers to deliver, manage and evaluate Type 1 diabetes education programmes.
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Through our Train the Educator model, we license and support qualified professionals to deliver our courses globally.
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