The purpose of this free course, developed by SFBLF, is to raise awareness and understanding of diabetes and related risks, to foster prevention and to help youth living with diabetes to prepare for the transition from paediatric to adult health care. It consists of 3 narrated, graphics-supported modules, each approximately 18 minutes in length and can be viewed self-paced, together or separately: Diabetes Basics, Diabetes and Prevention, Preparing for Transition. For the hearing impaired, the narrated text is provided for each screen. Mobile device version also accessible online. (www.bantinglegacy.ca/understanding-diabetes)