Websites and resources for adults living with T1D
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Check out a helpful list of websites and resources mentioned in Straight to the Point, our must-have guide for adults living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).
Articles and videos about living with T1D
- Information for newly diagnosed adults
- Latest T1D news and articles
- Accessing mental health support
- Complications of living with T1D
- Exercise and T1D (videos)
- HbA1C tests and time in range
- Hyperglycaemia
- Hypoglycaemia
- T1D tech and devices (videos)
Other handy resources
- Free T1D books, downloads and our podcast
- Our T1Dictionary, with explanations of common T1D terms
- Our T1Directory, with links to helpful organisations and resources
- Our events calendar, with free online talks, fundraising events and more
Diabetes organisations
- JDRF Australia
- Australian Diabetes Educators Association
- Australian Diabetes Society (ADS)
- Diabetes Australia
- DiaTribe
- International Diabetes Federation
- National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
- NDSS Diabetes Youth Zone
Government agencies
- Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
- Australian Government Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (with private health cover comparison tool)
- Australian Government Smart Travel
- Medicare (or phone 13 20 11)
- National Disability Insurance Agency
Research
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Online communities
Online groups can offer lots of support and helpful advice. You can also check out JDRF’s peer support program.
- JDRF Australia’s group for adults with T1D
- JDRF Australia’s group for teens and young adults up to 24 with T1D
- JDRF International’s forum
- You can also search on Facebook to find your local and state-based groups
Health and lifestyle
Driving
Exercise
Food
- Calorie King Australia (carbohydrate and nutrition listings)
- Coeliac Australia
- Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)
- The University of Sydney’s Glycemic Index Research (including GI database)
- Traffic Light Carbohydrate Counter
- You can also search for carb counters on the App Store and Google Play
Pregnancy and birth
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Your mental wellbeing
Many of these organisations offer phone support and online chat options. Visit their websites to learn more.
- Beyond Blue
- Black Dog Institute
- Butterfly Foundation (support for eating disorders and body image issues)
- Lifeline
- SANE Australia
Especially for teens and young adults: