A new digital education platform and app for children and young people with type 1 diabetes has been rolled out across all 14 NHS health boards in Scotland.
The rollout follows a successful pilot of the DigiBete app, led by the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI). The platform offers three main features: educational content on managing blood glucose and handling sick days; a communications tool allowing clinics to send personalized information to patients; and a personal diary for recording insulin doses, appointments, and notes. It also includes videos and quizzes.
The app supports over 100 languages and adapts automatically as the child grows.
Data from the pilot showed clinicians wanted to continue using the platform, noting it saves significant time by eliminating the need to create individual educational resources. Young users and parents also praised the app for its accessibility and the reassurance it provides.
Clinicians Support the Initiative
Dr Robbie Lyndsay, national diabetes lead at NHS Scotland, said: “As clinicians, we are keen to provide timely, convenient information to people with diabetes. Paediatricians across Scotland have welcomed this innovative approach and see value in continued use of DigiBete.”
Michelle Brogan, who leads DHI’s diabetes portfolio, added: “The DigiBete app empowers families and young people to manage their diabetes independently. It provides the knowledge and confidence to take control of their health. This is exactly the kind of person-centred digital solution that supports prevention and self-management.”
The Scottish Government is funding the platform and app until July 2026. DHI is currently evaluating the scale-up phase, with results expected to guide a business case for continued funding beyond 2026.
Raising Awareness in Schools
An accompanying educational platform for schools has also been developed to help teachers and communities understand how to support children with type 1 diabetes.
Approximately 4,500 children in Scotland live with the condition. The initiative is part of a broader effort to integrate digital solutions into diabetes care. In March, the Scottish Government announced £4.5 million to support a national digital intensive weight management programme for people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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