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T1D Research Roundup: May 2020
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T1D Research Roundup: May 2020

Every month, we round up the most exciting T1D research stories from around the world – the new advances in treatment, devices and knowledge that are making the biggest impact in the fight to cure, treat and prevent T1D. Here’s what you need to know in T1D research this month: A new study to understand […]
T1D Research Roundup: March 2020
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T1D Research Roundup: March 2020

COVID-19 may be dominating the headlines, but the world of T1D research hasn’t stopped. We’re still rounding up the biggest stories from around the world – the new advances in treatment, devices and knowledge that are making the biggest impact in the fight to cure, treat and prevent T1D. Here’s what you need to know […]
COVID-19 and Adults with T1D: Your Questions Answered
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COVID-19 and Adults with T1D: Your Questions Answered

A/Prof Spiros Fourlanos is a consultant endocrinologist, and Director of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department at Royal Melbourne Hospital. We talked to A/Prof Fourlanos and passed on your biggest questions about how COVID-19 affects adults and young adults with T1D. In this article, he talks about whether people with T1D are at higher risk of […]
A Message to the Diabetes Community
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A Message to the Diabetes Community

Australia’s leading national diabetes organisations are standing together to support people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are unprecedented times. However, Australia’s diabetes community is strong and resilient – and working together we are stronger. We are united and focused on one thing – supporting and advocating for the health and wellbeing of all […]
COVID-19 and Children with T1D: Your Questions Answered
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COVID-19 and Children with T1D: Your Questions Answered

Professor Liz Davis is a paediatric endocrinologist and Head of Diabetes Clinical Services at Perth Children’s Hospital, and a clinical researcher at the Telethon Kids Institute. We talked to Prof Davis and passed on your biggest questions about COVID-19 and children with T1D. Here, she talks about whether children with T1D are more likely to […]
T1D and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
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T1D and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know

For the most up-to-date information about coronavirus in Australia, please visit the Department of Health website. Update: Click here to read our comment on emerging COVID-19/T1D Research News about the novel coronavirus—now named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO)–continues to dominate global headlines. As of March 11, the WHO has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Many Australians, […]
T1D Research Roundup: February 2020
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T1D Research Roundup: February 2020

Every month, we round up the most exciting T1D research stories from around the world – the new advances in treatment, devices and knowledge that are making the biggest impact in the fight to cure, treat and prevent T1D. Here’s what you need to know in T1D research this month: Australia’s first population screening study […]
JDRF Announces Australia’s First Population Screening Study for T1D
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JDRF Announces Australia’s First Population Screening Study for T1D

In a huge step forward for research into the prevention of T1D, JDRF yesterday announced that Dr Kirstine Bell will lead a pilot study to screen children for early signs of T1D. This study will be the first in Australia – and one of only three in the world – to screen people from the […]
T1D Research Roundup: January
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T1D Research Roundup: January

Every month, we round up the most exciting T1D research stories from around the world – the new advances in treatment, devices and knowledge that are making the biggest impact in the fight to cure, treat and prevent T1D. Here’s what you need to know in T1D research this month: T1D screening success in Germany […]
T1D Research Roundup: October
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T1D Research Roundup: October

Every month, we will be rounding up the most exciting T1D research stories from around the world – the new advances in treatment, devices and knowledge that could make a big impact on your life. Here’s what you need to know in T1D research this month:   A milestone for beta cell replacement In the […]
Perth Gala Raffle Results Announcement
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Perth Gala Raffle Results Announcement

The JDRF Perth Gala was held on Saturday, 15th June 2019. The Perth Gala Raffle Winners are: 1st – Michelle Morrison 2nd – Richard Goyder 3rd – Richard Goyder 4th – Paul Bendotti 5th – Daniella Nici 6th – Stuart Owen
Election 2019: T1D research remains a winner
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Election 2019: T1D research remains a winner

JDRF would like to congratulate all those MPs that were elected in the 2019 Federal Election. We would like to congratulate the Morrison Liberal National Coalition for their return to Government and wish them well into the future. Given the partisan nature of Australian politics, with two major parties, there is an inherent challenge for […]
Revolve24 raises over $51,000 for JDRF!
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Revolve24 raises over $51,000 for JDRF!

Revolve24 is over but what a ride we had! Thousands of kilometres of the new Bend Motorsport Track at Tailem Bend cycled. Many exhausted and sore riders who on little sleep rotated through their team members over 24, 12 or 6 hours to achieve some amazing personal goals on 2 wheels. Some even rode solo […]
JDRF is the charity of choice for the Noosa Classic
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JDRF is the charity of choice for the Noosa Classic

Following a hugely successful first year- where over 1,200 riders took part in the Sunday ride- the Noosa Classic is back on August 18, 2019! Join the road cycling gran fondo set in one of Australia’s most beautiful beachside locations. With three course lengths available, there’s sure to be a route to satisfy all tastes, […]
Congratulations Gwennyth Baker – awarded OAM 2019
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Congratulations Gwennyth Baker – awarded OAM 2019

On International Women’s Day we would like to thank all the amazing women who have contributed to JDRF – volunteers, committee members, Board members and hardworking fundraisers. But in particular we would like to celebrate the achievements of one of JDRF’s most valued longstanding members and say congratulations to Gwennyth Baker who was awarded the […]
Update: Australian Government Insulin Pump Program
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Update: Australian Government Insulin Pump Program

Do you know about Insulin Pumps access through the Australian Government Insulin Pump Program ? The Australian Government’s Insulin Pump Program provides pumps to families who meet the program criteria and these pumps are fully subsidised, i.e. recipients are not required to make any co-payment. Updates to the program The program aims to improve access […]
New Option to Help with Insulin Control
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New Option to Help with Insulin Control

An Australian-first is launched in Melbourne today Medtronic bringing the MiniMed 670G insulin pump to Australia. The system, the only one of its kind in Australia, is designed to learn a person’s individual insulin needs and requires minimal input from the user. It does this by measuring blood glucose levels every five minutes and takes […]
Media Release: ALP’S $50M Funding Commitment Welcome News For Type 1 Diabetes
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Media Release: ALP’S $50M Funding Commitment Welcome News For Type 1 Diabetes

JDRF welcomes the news today that the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has committed to continued support of the Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network (CRN), if elected to power in the 2019 election. The $50m, over five years, will ensure the world-class research delivered to date can be expanded upon and continue to deliver for Australians with […]