10 Days - 3 events - 6 speakers - 1 focus:
The Highs & Lows
of living with
Type 1 Diabetes
13-23 June
Edinburgh, Scotland
Less clinical. More liveable.
Welcome
Join us from June 13th to 24th for a dynamic exploration of what it means to live and thrive with a chronic condition.
Featuring an immersive exhibition and diabetes-themed panels & events, all curated to elevate awareness of type 1 diabetes and spark innovation in how we support those affected by it.
Diabetes By Design’s mission is to help provide anyone living with (or alongside) type 1 diabetes the tools and mindset needed to reach acceptance faster, healthier and happier.
Whether you're directly affected by T1D, a healthcare professional, or simply interested in learning more, this exhibition and event series promises to inspire and ignite new conversations about this often misunderstood condition.
This event is made possible thanks to our brilliant partners:
Our mission
Three streams
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Exhibition
14-23 June | 08:30-5pm
At times serious, often light-hearted and always colourful, the exhibition is collection of graphic posters and installations designed to raise awareness and dispel misconceptions surrounding Type 1 diabetes
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T1D Talks
15th & 22 June | 2pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Companion Cards
14-23 June | 08:30-5pm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Exhibition BackStory
Watch our highlight video to get a taste of what to expect: alongside many eye-catching pieces from our last exhibition, this year's event will feature new artwork exploring the highs and lows of living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Events
Exhibition Preview
Thursday 13th June @ 6pm
Join us for the opening night of the Diabetes By Design exhibition. This special preview event offers an exclusive first look at the installations and artwork that explore the Highs & Lows of living with Type 1 Diabetes. Connect with fellow attendees during a relaxed and informal evening.
Tickets are free but spaces are limites
The True Weight of Diabetes
Saturday 15th @ 2pm
Join us for the panel event "The True Weight of Diabetes," a candid discussion about the mental toll of managing an invisible condition like Type 1 Diabetes. This session will feature personal insights and 'war stories' from a person living with Type 1 Diabetes and a mother whose son is navigating the same journey. While tackling a serious topic, the atmosphere will be informal and supportive, aimed at fostering understanding and kindness towards oneself. Hosted by Anna Gomez, this panel is designed to celebrate resilience, offer coping strategies, and remind attendees that they are not alone in their experiences.
Heather Jackson
Heather is a business owner, trainee Psychologist and mother to a 10 year old son with type 1 diabetes. Heather writes beautifully about her experience and is a powerful voice in the Type 1 diabetes community.
Alex Durussel-Baker
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Anna Gormezano Marks
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Eleanor Parks
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Reaching Acceptance
Saturday 22nd @ 2pm
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Companion Cards
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The much-awaited first version of the Companion Cards will be launching at the Exhibition opening!
What are the Companion Cards?
Co-designed by healthcare professionals and people living with type 1 diabetes, the Companion Cards are a toolkit that makes a life-altering diagnosis approachable, less isolating and a whole lot more inviting than just another medical leaflet.
Whether you have recently been diagnosed or have been living with (or around) type 1 diabetes for some time, our striking Companion Cards are designed to cut through the information overload, prompt discussion and accompany you on your journey to living well with type 1 diabetes.
Be among the first to explore the Companion Cards while still in development.
Cut through the information overload and
get to the stuff that matters to you
Coming to terms with a chronic illness, especially an invisible one like type 1 diabetes, is a journey.
Learning about all the elements that go into managing a new life-long condition whilst also bringing your friends
and family along with you can cause a lot of
overwhelm, frustration and isolation.
This is where the Companion Cards come in.
Written in plain English with engaging illustrations, this toolkit invites people impacted by type 1 diabetes, their healthcare team and loved ones to break down barriers and connect - in a way that is clear, medically accurate, and (no less importantly) fun.
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Custom Lane
1 Customs Wharf
Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 6AL
Opening Times
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 10am-4pm
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