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Young People's Diabetes Service (YPDS)

Designed for young people as they move from the paediatric (children's) clinic to the adult diabetes service

This service is for people aged 16-23 years who have diabetes. We support both  those newly diagnosed and young people moving between the children and adult teams. 

We want you to feel more confident in managing your diabetes safely and well.

Being a teenager is exciting but there are many changes at this time which can be quite challenging. The Young People’s Diabetes Service (YPDS) know this. We are here to help you.

This includes significant milestones such as:

  • Leaving school
  • Starting a new job
  • Festivals
  • Travelling and much more ...
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