This animation explores issues that are sometimes faced by young people with Type 1 diabetes as they enter secondary school. It was co designed with Freya Brown, a PhD student from the King’s College London, and a group of young people from years 7 and 8 who live with Type 1 diabetes. The film takes a look at some of the challenges faced by those living with Type 1 and debunks the common myths teachers and peers associate with the condition.
The aim is to help schools, healthcare services and peers get a better understanding of the issues, and to highlight what can be done to make the transition to secondary school easier for young people with Type 1 diabetes.
PRODUCED BY YOUNG RESEARCHERS: Abi, Ade, Charlie, Donte, Nahom, Raqiyah, Raff, Sofia.
VOICEOVER ARTIST: Raqiyah Amira Francis
PROJECT LEAD: Freya Brown
YOUTH WORKER: Julia Betancour Roth
SCRIPT: John Fitzpatrick
SOUND: Rebecca Glover
ACADEMIC SUPERVISORS: Prof Angus Forbes, Dr. Sara Donetto
ANIMATION: Jonny Glover