Ride to Cure Diabetes
Chloe’s T1D diagnosis: ‘JDRF turned something bad into something good’
Jenna’s family was given life-changing news when Chloe was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 2 – and it eventually led to a new career, too.
Spotlight on fundraisers Robyn and Greg King
This National Diabetes Week, JDRF Australia is highlighting the stories of just some of the spectacular people in the T1D community and the unique experiences they’ve had while living with diabetes. This year, the focus is on highlighting the mental and emotional health impact of T1D. Perth siblings Robyn King and her brother Greg had […]
Taking the Type 1 Challenge across the ocean
Jared from Kansas, USA, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 1994. Following an unquenchable thirst, three days of bed wetting and a diminished appetite, his mum took him to the doctor. The diagnosis of T1D brought one question to Jared’s mind: “Am I going to die?” “A week in the hospital and our lives were changed forever. I recall they wouldn’t let us go home until my parents […]
Is Your Christmas Wish The Same As Julian’s?
Meet 7-year-old Julian. He loves soccer, birthday parties and playing with his friends. He doesn’t like type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year, Julian and his family are fronting JDRF’s Christmas Giving Appeal. Learn a little more about the family below. At 22-months-old, Julian was your typical boisterous and happy little boy. Then his mum and […]