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Costly, chronic and complicated: New report sheds light on challenges of life with type 1 diabetes
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Costly, chronic and complicated: New report sheds light on challenges of life with type 1 diabetes

First report of its kind in a decade shows the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Australia has grown to more than 125,000 people today, with the economic cost now standing at a staggering $2.9 billion per year. The report also highlights the significant financial impact of complications of the disease, with the presence of just two complications increasing the cost to the economy more than fourfold.   There is also a serious mental health impact of living with T1D, with patients five times […]
Update: Australian Government Insulin Pump Program
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Update: Australian Government Insulin Pump Program

Do you know about Insulin Pumps access through the Australian Government Insulin Pump Program ? The Australian Government’s Insulin Pump Program provides pumps to families who meet the program criteria and these pumps are fully subsidised, i.e. recipients are not required to make any co-payment. Updates to the program The program aims to improve access […]
Media Release: ALP’S $50M Funding Commitment Welcome News For Type 1 Diabetes
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Media Release: ALP’S $50M Funding Commitment Welcome News For Type 1 Diabetes

JDRF welcomes the news today that the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has committed to continued support of the Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network (CRN), if elected to power in the 2019 election. The $50m, over five years, will ensure the world-class research delivered to date can be expanded upon and continue to deliver for Australians with […]
So, What is Kids In The House Anyway?
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So, What is Kids In The House Anyway?

If you have been following JDRF across our social channels, or have been speaking to any of our diligent advocates, you may have heard of Kids in the House. Curious as to what it is? And how you can support? Then read on! What is Kids in the House? Kids in the House is the […]