COVID-19 and T1D Research: FAQ
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge impact on many industries, and medical research is no exception. T1D researchers are facing challenging obstacles with the closure of workplaces, government restrictions…
COVID-19 and Adults with T1D: Your Questions Answered
A/Prof Spiros Fourlanos is a consultant endocrinologist, and Director of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department at Royal Melbourne Hospital. We talked to A/Prof Fourlanos and passed on your biggest questions…
COVID-19 and Children with T1D: Your Questions Answered
Professor Liz Davis is a paediatric endocrinologist and Head of Diabetes Clinical Services at Perth Children’s Hospital, and a clinical researcher at the Telethon Kids Institute. …
T1D and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
For the most up-to-date information about coronavirus in Australia, please visit the Department of Health website. News about the novel coronavirus—now named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO)–continues to dominate global…
A Personal Touch to a Professional Challenge
Melanie Cullen’s son Will was only two years old when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In the type one community, this is not an unusual age for…
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…
Increasing Access to CGM: Your Questions Answered
The announcement on the 2nd of February regarding changes to the CGM program has brought good news to many people living with type 1 diabetes. However, there are a number…
Joining a Clinical Trial: John’s Story
John has a unique perspective on the importance of clinical trials. After years of helping to run cancer trials, he made the transition from research manager to research participant when…
Trevor and Ida for the Type 1 Challenge
Trevor was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 12. The year was 1991 and as such there wasn’t much awareness around type 1 and what it meant….
