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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
Mental health

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 […]
New Results: Analysis of the Government’s CGM Subsidy Scheme
Research

New Results: Analysis of the Government’s CGM Subsidy Scheme

An analysis of the impact of the Australian Government’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) subsidy scheme for people aged under 21 has recently been published in the journal Diabetes Care. Led by Prof Tim Jones and the Australasian Diabetes Data Network (ADDN) Study Group, the study found that those who registered for the subsidy had significant […]
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 […]
How to lose weight safely with T1D
Body positive

How to lose weight safely with T1D

This post was developed in collaboration with T1D Nutritionist & Personal Trainer Andi Balog (@thet1dnutritionist). It also contains information 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. […]
What does a healthy relationship with food look like, and why is it important when you have type 1 diabetes?
Body positive

What does a healthy relationship with food look like, and why is it important when you have type 1 diabetes?

This blog post was contributed by type 1 diabetes community member Nina Gelbke (@naturally_nina_), an accredited Nutritionist (BHScNutr) specialising in sports and performance nutrition, and eating disorders, as part of our 2022: Time to kick T1D goals campaign.  Having a healthy relationship with food is such an important part of our overall health and wellbeing, especially our mental health. You […]
3 steps you can take this month to meet others with type 1 diabetes
Connection

3 steps you can take this month to meet others 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. Let’s be real: Life with type 1 diabetes (T1D) isn’t glamorous. It’s hard work. It’s a […]