The 10 Biggest Research Breakthroughs of 2019
2019 has been a year of milestones in our mission to cure, treat and prevent T1D – with huge advances in beta cell replacement, new targets for complication treatments, and…
Islet Transplantation in Australia: A Journey from Bench to Bedside
2019 UPDATE: Islet transplantation has been in the news again recently, with promising advances towards making the treatment safe and effective for a wider group of people. Meanwhile, more Australians…
Joining a Clinical Trial: Bree’s ENDIA Story
Bree was worried that her diabetes may be passed on to her future children, so she joined a research trial and discovered the many benefits of getting involved. Here’s…
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…
Five Things You Might Not Know About Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are an essential part of research – without them, there wouldn’t be new treatments for T1D complications, improved insulin pump technology, or breakthroughs on how to prevent T1D….
Screening for type 1 diabetes is becoming a reality – here’s what you need to know.
For many people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the first signs of the condition are the physical symptoms they experience – increased urination, excessive thirst, weight loss. But behind these…
Type 1 Diabetes Prevention: Promising Research Breakthrough Gives New Hope
A research breakthrough by scientists, funded by JDRF, has shown a promising future for the prevention of type 1 diabetes. Findings from a study by TrialNet show that the immunotherapy…
JDRF WELCOMES COMMITMENT TO CONTINUE WORK OF CLINICAL RESEARCH NETWORK BY THE COALITION GOVERNMENT
Funding will help support translate more innovations into useful treatments for people living with type 1 diabetes. JDRF welcomes the news today that the Liberal National Government has committed to…
FUTURE RESEARCH LEADERS: MEET ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MELINDA COUGHLAN
Associate Professor Melinda Coughlan is Head of the Coughlan Lab at Monash University, leading research to stop complications of diabetes and understand dietary factors connected with the disease. She’s a rising star in the type 1…
