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Support for siblings of children living with type 1 diabetes
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Support for siblings of children living with type 1 diabetes

If you have experience with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you’ll know that it can affect the whole family. And siblings of a child living with T1D can also be impacted by their brother or sister’s diagnosis. Although they’re not the ones being treated for T1D, siblings can be significantly impacted in lots of other ways. […]
Play and your child who lives with type 1 diabetes
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Play and your child who lives with type 1 diabetes

From a very young age, children learn about the world and how to interact with others through play. Play is vital to healthy brain development and helps children build their physical, mental and emotional strength. Of course, when a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at a young age, it’s a huge adjustment for […]
Type 1 diabetes camps for kids and teens
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Type 1 diabetes camps for kids and teens

Did you know that there are camps just for kids who live with type 1 diabetes (T1D)? It’s true: there are kids’ camps where carb counting, hypos, injections and bolusing are very much part of the agenda. It’s a place where all kids living with T1D can feel free and safe to be away from […]
10 things to know about hypogylcaemia in kids
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10 things to know about hypogylcaemia in kids

A low blood glucose level, known as hypoglycaemia (also called a ‘hypo’ or a ‘low’) is one of the most important things to monitor when a person is living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Hypos are a normal part of life for people with type 1 diabetes – in fact, most children have a hypo […]
Talking about type 1 diabetes with friends: tips for teens
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Talking about type 1 diabetes with friends: tips for teens

The teen years can be awkward, with many young people just wanting to blend in with the crowd. Exploring new interests, fashion, relationships and freedom can be lots of fun – but what happens when type 1 diabetes (T1D) also has a place in this lifestyle? One of the most powerful and positive things your […]
Type 1 diabetes and travel: helpful tips and resources (video)
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Type 1 diabetes and travel: helpful tips and resources (video)

Heading somewhere on holidays and wondering how to best manage your type 1 diabetes while you’re away – both while you’re in transit and once you arrive? In our June ‘Let’s Talk T1D’ session, diabetes educator Fiona Scott and JDRF mental health lead Melanie Cullen shared a wealth of tips and information to help you […]
Parties, special events, and your child’s type 1 diabetes
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Parties, special events, and your child’s type 1 diabetes

There’s no doubt that parties and special occasions can be a stressful experience for T1D parents, especially with younger children or those who have been recently diagnosed. Tables of party food and lots of excitement and activity can be a tricky combination when it comes to keeping blood glucose levels (BGLs) in range. But it’s […]
Your child’s return to school after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis
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Your child’s return to school after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis

The days, weeks and months following your child’s type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis are full of firsts. And one of the biggest milestones your family will work towards is your child’s first day back at preschool or school.  You’ll no doubt be feeling uncertain and will have many questions in the lead up to their […]
Back to school with type 1 diabetes (video & resources)
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Back to school with type 1 diabetes (video & resources)

Whether your child is going to school for the first time, they’re attending a new school, or they’re heading back somewhere familiar, you probably have lots of questions about how the school staff and your family can best work together to help manage your child’s type 1 diabetes. Our first ‘Let’s Talk T1D’ session for […]