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Complications – Um, that should be… Diabetes related health issues!
Being proactive

Complications – Um, that should be… Diabetes related health issues!

This resource was written by hosts of P2 Diabetes Chat podcast Credentialled Diabetes Educator Jayne Lehmann and pharmacist Credentialled Diabetes Educator Kirrily Chambers, as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. When it comes to living with type 1 diabetes, the ‘threat’ of complications, or as we say, ‘the potential for diabetes […]
How Hayley Ford gained the confidence to exercise after her T1D diagnosis
Exercise

How Hayley Ford gained the confidence to exercise after her T1D diagnosis

This blog post was written by Hayley Ford, a T1D community member and passionate exercise advocate as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. Here, she shares how she gained the confidence to re-enter the world of exercise after her T1D diagnosis and her biggest pieces of advice for others looking to do […]
Managing shift work with type 1 diabetes
Work

Managing shift work with type 1 diabetes

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. Even if you don’t have type 1 diabetes (T1D), shift work can put a […]
What to say when others are ignorant or rude about your type 1 diabetes
Connection

What to say when others are ignorant or rude about your type 1 diabetes

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. There is a lot to process and learn after being diagnosed with type 1 […]
How I managed anxiety around pregnancy and birth with T1D
Pregnancy

How I managed anxiety around pregnancy and birth with T1D

This blog post was written by Laura Hill, a T1D community member, JDRF staff member and new mum to baby Ivy as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. Before falling pregnant, I was aware of the demands that T1D and pregnancy may bring and that these may take a toll on my […]
Five things Laura Hill wishes she knew when planning a pregnancy with type 1 diabetes
Pregnancy

Five things Laura Hill wishes she knew when planning a pregnancy with type 1 diabetes

This blog post was written by Laura Hill, a T1D community member, JDRF staff member and new mum to baby Ivy as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. Here, she shares the 5 biggest things she wishes she knew when planning a pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. 1. Everything you know […]
What Craig Spence wants you to know about taking charge of your health with T1D
Being proactive

What Craig Spence wants you to know about taking charge of your health with T1D

As a person living with type 1 diabetes, an unfortunate reality is that you face a higher risk of developing long-term health complications, including a higher risk of developing problems with the heart and large blood vessels.  Some of the risks include:  Heart attack caused by blockage of the blood supply to the heart  Stroke […]
4 reasons you might consider disclosing your T1D at work
Work

4 reasons you might consider disclosing your T1D at work

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. It goes without saying: your medical information is confidential. Your decision about whether or not to disclose […]
Master moving your body with T1D using these handy resources
Exercise

Master moving your body with T1D using these handy resources

Get Moving Find out why exercise is especially important for people with T1D, key signs of high/low blood sugar to look out for and tips for starting out safely. Stop the Drop Sometimes, certain types of exercise are associated with a drop in blood glucose levels. Our video explains how insulin and glucagon control the […]