This post is an excerpt from Straight to the Point, a guide for living with type 1 diabetes. Download the full version for free here. Planning is the key to a successful trip for any traveller – but, for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), this is particularly true. So, as the world opens after a tough […]
Every month, we’ll be putting a spotlight one of our incredible advocates who give voice to the lived experience of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and help politicians better understand the needs of the T1D community. Recently, we had a little chat with Dougal McGregor. Dougal is a 10-year old JDRF advocate from Shepparton, Victoria who has been […]
Let’s meet the inspiring father-daughter duo who share a passion for BMX riding and a goal to help defeat type 1 diabetes. Daniel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at a young age, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a proud father of two, a motorcycle racer, and a mentor and supporter to […]
Living with type 1 diabetes, pizza is probably one of your favourite meals on takeaway night. But it can also be the most challenging. In fact, you might often approach such a delicious meal with a little trepidation, anticipating how it can make managing your BGLs difficult. People living with type 1 diabetes often report […]
Eating out or buying takeaway is quick, easy and is an awesome way to catch up with colleagues and friends – but it does mean you need to think a bit more about what you eat and how to dose your insulin. Often, nutritional information can be hard to come by, and lighter, healthier options […]
Right now, we’re in our houses more than ever before. We work, learn, sleep and socialise in our house. That’s a lot of time inside! You’ve probably found as social distancing restrictions are easing that you’ve developed some habits which make managing type 1 diabetes trickier because you’ve been cooped up indoors. Stuff like staying up late and sleeping in, trouble […]
