Age

Teen years

In puberty the total insulin need grows: usually both basal and rapid-acting insulin need to go up, and more basal insulin is needed especially at night. The young person practises independent care decisions but still needs support from parents and the care team.

Source: Diabetesliitto

Openness brings safety

When at least the closest friends know what to do if a hypo happens at training, a party or on a trip, the young person can be themselves more calmly.

Source: Diabetesliitto

Sources: diabetes.fi (Diabetesliitto, the Finnish Diabetes Association) and terveyskyla.fi (Diabetestalo / Lastentalo). This app does not replace the individual instructions you receive from your clinic. Insulin doses, correction factors and sick-day rules are always agreed with your own care team.