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Navigating the high school years with type 1 diabetes

When children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) become teens, parents have to balance the fast pace of high school with new social activities and more independence. It’s certainly not easy, but it can be done! Read an extract from JDRF’s Teen Toolkit, a guide for parents of teens living with T1D, for useful strategies for […]

Parenting a teen who lives with T1D: Tips for preserving your relationship

Raising a teenager (or tween) who lives with type 1 diabetes? You probably have questions about how you can preserve – and even strengthen – your relationship with your child while balancing their health concerns and T1D management. After all, the pressure of normal teen development is hard enough, before adding in the self-awareness, restraint […]

Coping with a type 1 diabetes diagnosis as an adult

This article is from Straight to the Point, a guide written for adults with type 1 diabetes. Download your free copy here. When you were told you had type 1 diabetes (T1D) you probably felt as if your world had been turned upside down. You may have felt like screaming or just curling up in […]

Driving and type 1 diabetes: what the law says, and tips to keep in mind

Hypoglycaemia and T1D: how to recognise and treat a ‘hypo’

Hypoglycaemia, sometimes called a ‘hypo’ or ‘low’, occurs when you have too much insulin and your blood glucose level drops below 4mmol/L. If it’s not treated quickly, a low blood sugar level can be dangerous for people living with type 1 diabetes. Having hypoglycaemia can make it hard to think straight, and some activities – […]

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 […]

‘I thought my flying career was over’: Dr Jeremy Robertson’s career change after T1D diagnosis

Dr Jeremy Robertson didn’t always want to be a medical doctor – he was actually a commercial pilot when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It was a huge turning point in his life. Here, he shares his story of how type 1 diabetes helped reshaped his career. I was diagnosed with type 1 […]

Accessing financial assistance for type 1 diabetes in Australia

Most families who have a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) will experience an impact on their finances. This may be through loss of income: at first, you might have to take a block of leave as you support your child to adjust to their return to school, or you may consider reducing your […]

Eating out with type 1 diabetes 

Looking for advice on living your best life with T1D? Download our free guide packed with top tips. Eating out or grabbing a takeaway meal is a normal part of life for most Aussies. As the saying goes, everything in moderation, and this is no different for families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).   If […]

A new resource for teens living with type 1 diabetes

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new teen wellbeing guide, Testing Times, designed to help teenagers manage their type 1 diabetes (T1D) while staying on top of studying, socialising and the changes that come with transitioning into adulthood. The guide was created with the knowledge and expertise of T1D healthcare clinicians. […]

Type 1 diabetes and alcohol: A guide to managing T1D on a night out

Going out with friends & drinking alcohol can be a lot to balance with Type 1 Diabetes. Read our guide on how to manage Type 1 Diabetes & a big night out.

Dexcom G6 CGM added to devices available through CGM Subsidy Initiative

The Dexcom G6 Continuous CGM system has been added to the devices available through the Australian Government’s CGM Subsidy Initiative.

Talking T1D advocacy with QLD Advocate Alyssa Zaini

Alyssa was diagnosed at age 8. She shares with us her experience of being diagnosed at a young age, and also her JDRF advocacy highlights.

Dr Izzy Smith answers some questions on Covid-19

Dr Izzy Smith specialises in endocrinology and we spoke to her for some guidance on Covid-19 for people living with type 1 diabetes.

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 […]

T1D Trial: Six-week supplement resulted in strengthened immune system

This week, new results published in the journal Microbiome showed that a six-week food supplement for people with T1D resulted in changes to bacteria in the gut and a strengthened immune system. The results are from a clinical trial funded through JDRF’s Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network (T1DCRN) and Macquarie Group Foundation Future Research […]

How to minimise or prevent health issues related to diabetes

This article was written by hosts of P2 Diabetes Chat podcast, credentialled diabetes educator Jayne Lehmann and pharmacist credentialled diabetes educator Kirrily Chambers. When it comes to living with type 1 diabetes, the ‘threat’ of complications, or as we say, ‘the potential for diabetes linked health issues’*, is a burden many carry with them every […]

‘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. […]