ZAS helps young people with diabetes become self-reliant.

ZNA, together with 10 other Flemish hospitals, had a series of videos made to help young people become self-reliant after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

A diabetes diagnosis has a major impact on young people. Information about the condition is usually aimed at adults, even though children have just as many questions. We developed 16 video modules in no fewer than 6 languages, including Maghrebi Arabic and Berber. The videos support the self-discipline required, help with calculating carbohydrate intake, and determining the amount of insulin needed.