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Inspiring Australians living with T1D
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Inspiring Australians living with T1D

Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) comes with some challenges, but it doesn’t have to define or limit your potential. Here are just a few inspiring famous Aussies who have thrived in their chosen careers, showing that T1D is no barrier to success. From athletes to entertainers, what all of these people have in common […]
Get to know Sarah Marriott: Her journey with type 1 diabetes and playing competitive sport
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Get to know Sarah Marriott: Her journey with type 1 diabetes and playing competitive sport

Sarah is a 17 year old high school student who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) five years ago. While living with the condition brought its challenges, that hasn’t stopped Sarah from leading an active lifestyle and pursuing her love for rowing. Over the years, she has rowed competitively for her school and won […]
5 things you might not know about type 1 diabetes and exercise
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5 things you might not know about type 1 diabetes and exercise

This blog post was written by Sam Rooney, an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 22 years. When it comes to type 1 diabetes and exercise, there is a lot to consider, and this can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Unfortunately this can often […]
‘How I gained the confidence to exercise with T1D’: Hayley Ford’s story
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‘How I gained the confidence to exercise with T1D’: Hayley Ford’s story

This blog post was written by Hayley Ford. She shares how she gained the confidence to re-enter the world of exercise after her type 1 diabetes diagnosis, and her biggest pieces of advice for others looking to do the same. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 2017, just before I turned 15. […]
How to lose weight safely with type 1 diabetes
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How to lose weight safely with type 1 diabetes

This post was developed in collaboration with T1D nutritionist & personal trainer Andi Balog. Download your FREE guide for adults living with T1D. Before you were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), it’s likely you lost a considerable amount of weight over a very short time. This weight loss occurs due to a two main factors:  […]
Meet the inspiring father-daughter duo taking on the JDRF One Ride Challenge
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Meet the inspiring father-daughter duo taking on the JDRF One Ride Challenge

Let’s meet the inspiring father-daughter duo who share a passion for BMX riding and a goal to help defeat type 1 diabetes. Daniel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at a young age, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a proud father of two, a motorcycle racer, and a mentor and supporter to […]