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9 tips for a happy summer with type 1 diabetes
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

9 tips for a happy summer with type 1 diabetes

Summer is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the sun, and spend more time being active. Having type 1 diabetes (T1D) doesn’t mean you have to miss out on any of the summer fun, but it is important to be aware of a few extra things to help keep your body and blood sugar […]
Community Spotlight: Meet Cara & Mya
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Community Spotlight: Meet Cara & Mya

We recently sat down with an incredible mother, Cara, who has experienced the profound journey of caring for her young daughter Mya, with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Cara shares her diagnosis story, offers valuable insights into managing T1D day-to-day, and explains why she signed up for One Walk to fundraise for JDRF. Her hope for […]
Airport security and type 1 diabetes technology
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Airport security and type 1 diabetes technology

JDRF Australia has received an update from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regarding the guidelines for type 1 diabetes (T1D) technology and airport security and screening. This follows ongoing issues faced by community members when travelling through airport security with insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Advice varies for each specific device, but […]
A new resource for teens living with type 1 diabetes
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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
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

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.
3 steps you can take to meet others with type 1 diabetes
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3 steps you can take to meet others with type 1 diabetes

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point, a guide for adults living with type 1 diabetes. 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 constant physical, mental, social and financial strain which can leave you exhausted at the end […]
Type 1 diabetes & alcohol: why drinking can cause an overnight hypo
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Type 1 diabetes & alcohol: why drinking can cause an overnight hypo

This post contains information taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes. Download your full free copy. In Australia, guidelines on the level of alcohol consumption for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are the same as that for the general population. That’s no more than two standard drinks for men […]