Managing Type 1 diabetes in children and teenagers is a journey, one that can feel overwhelming at times.
That is why Diabetes Ireland has partnered with DigiBete to bring trusted, practical, and family-focused support right at your fingertips.
We are proud to have purchased the licence for the DigiBete app and gifted access to all paediatric diabetes clinics across Ireland.
This means that every family attending a paediatric diabetes clinic in Ireland can now benefit from this award-winning resource completely free of charge.
What is DigiBete?
The DigiBete app is a digital health platform designed by families and clinical experts to support children, teenagers, and their families in managing Type 1 diabetes. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into the journey, DigiBete helps you stay informed, confident, and supported.
It includes:
- Short, easy-to-follow educational videos
- Support for managing insulin, food, exercise, and blood glucose levels
- Content tailored to different age groups and stages of development, including emotional wellbeing supports backed by Breakthrough T1D
- Tips for school, sleepovers, sports, and sick days
- Resources for parents, teens, and extended family
Please note: Most of the app’s key features including personalised content, reminders, and resources are available only through the DigiBete mobile app, not the website.
How to Get Started
To access the full DigiBete app experience, you’ll need a clinic code from your child’s paediatric diabetes team.
This unique code links your account to your clinic and unlocks all the app’s features tailored to your child’s care.
- Ask your diabetes team for your clinic code
- Download the DigiBete app from the App Store or Google Play
- Sign up using your clinic code and explore the full range of resources
Why Parents Love It
Parents across Ireland have praised the app for its friendly tone, practical content, and easy-to-use interface.
It empowers families to:
- Understand type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes better
- Manage daily routines with confidence
- Involve children and teens in their own care
- Access trusted, evidence-based information anytime
DigiBete helps turn overwhelming moments into manageable ones and reminds you that you’re not alone on this journey.
