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Resources for adults living with type 1 diabetes

Find resources made specifically for adults living with T1D on this page.

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Treatment of T1D

How to manage the practical elements of type 1 diabetes as an adult, and live a fulfilling and healthy life while you’re at it.

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Hypoglycaemia and T1D: how to recognise and treat a ‘hypo’
Hypoglycaemia and T1D: how to recognise and treat a ‘hypo’

Hypoglycaemia, sometimes called a ‘hypo’ or ‘low’, occurs when you have too much insulin and your blood glucose level drops below 4mmol/L. If it’s not treated quickly, a low blood sugar level can be dangerous for people living with type 1 diabetes. Having hypoglycaemia can make it hard to think straight, and some activities – […]

Aug 29, 2022
Accessing financial assistance for type 1 diabetes in Australia 
Accessing financial assistance for type 1 diabetes in Australia 

Most families who have a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) will experience an impact on their finances.  This may be through loss of income: at first, you might have to take a block of leave as you support your child to adjust to their return to school, or you may consider reducing your work hours […]

Aug 17, 2022
How to minimise or prevent health issues related to diabetes
How to minimise or prevent health issues related to diabetes

This resource was written by hosts of P2 Diabetes Chat podcast Credentialled Diabetes Educator Jayne Lehmann and pharmacist Credentialled Diabetes Educator Kirrily Chambers, as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. When it comes to living with type 1 diabetes, the ‘threat’ of complications, or as we say, ‘the potential for diabetes […]

Jan 14, 2022
Managing shift work with type 1 diabetes
Managing shift work with type 1 diabetes

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. Even if you don’t have type 1 diabetes (T1D), shift work can put a […]

Dec 22, 2021
5 things Laura Hill wishes she’d known about being pregnant and having type 1 diabetes
5 things Laura Hill wishes she’d known about being pregnant and having type 1 diabetes

This blog post was written by Laura Hill, a T1D community member, JDRF staff member and new mum to baby Ivy as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. Here, she shares the 5 biggest things she wishes she knew when planning a pregnancy with type 1 diabetes. 1. Everything you know […]

Dec 21, 2021
What Craig Spence wants you to know about taking charge of your health with T1D
What Craig Spence wants you to know about taking charge of your health with T1D

As a person living with type 1 diabetes, an unfortunate reality is that you face a higher risk of developing long-term health complications, including a higher risk of developing problems with the heart and large blood vessels.  Some of the risks include:  Heart attack caused by blockage of the blood supply to the heart  Stroke […]

Dec 20, 2021
The top 5 things you should consider when travelling with T1D
The top 5 things you should consider when travelling with T1D

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. Planning is the key to a successful trip for any traveller – but, for people […]

Type 1 diabetes & alcohol: Why drinking alcohol with T1D might cause an overnight hypo
Type 1 diabetes & alcohol: Why drinking alcohol with T1D might cause an overnight hypo

This post contains information taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. In Australia, guidelines on the level of alcohol consumption for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are […]

A new year supplies stock take for your bag and home
A new year supplies stock take for your bag and home

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. Whether you’ve been living with type 1 diabetes for a little while or a long time, […]

Dec 19, 2021
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Your mental health & T1D

Many people living with T1D find it hard at times. Check out our resources on how a chronic disease effects your mental health and how you can adapt to work through any problems.

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Parenting a teen who lives with T1D: Tips for preserving your relationship
Parenting a teen who lives with T1D: Tips for preserving your relationship

Raising a teenager (or tween) who lives with type 1 diabetes? You probably have questions about how you can preserve – and even strengthen – your relationship with your child while balancing their health concerns and T1D management. After all, the pressure of normal teen development is hard enough, before adding in the self-awareness, restraint […]

Sep 05, 2022
Coping with a type 1 diabetes diagnosis as an adult
Coping with a type 1 diabetes diagnosis as an adult

This article is from Straight to the Point, a guide written for adults with type 1 diabetes. Download your free copy here. When you were told you had type 1 diabetes (T1D) you probably felt as if your world had been turned upside down. You may have felt like screaming or just curling up in […]

Coping with your child’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis
Coping with your child’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis

They say the emotional impact of your child being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can mirror the stages of grief some people experience after the loss of a loved one.   This might sound strange to those people who haven’t experienced it, but mourning the loss of your child’s life pre-diabetes and adapting to your […]

Aug 24, 2022
‘I thought my flying career was over’: Dr Jeremy Robertson’s career change after T1D diagnosis
‘I thought my flying career was over’: Dr Jeremy Robertson’s career change after T1D diagnosis

Dr Jeremy Robertson didn’t always want to be a medical doctor – he was actually a commercial pilot when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It was a huge turning point in his life. Here, he shares his story of how type 1 diabetes helped reshaped his career. I was diagnosed with type 1 […]

Aug 22, 2022
National Diabetes Week 2022: Diabetes stigma and your mental health  
National Diabetes Week 2022: Diabetes stigma and your mental health  

Did you know that four out of every five people living with diabetes have experienced stigma?   A 2021 study by the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes found that more than 80% of people with diabetes “have been judged, blamed, shamed, or treated differently due to their diabetes”. This can, in turn, often lead […]

Jul 07, 2022
A new resource for teens living with type 1 diabetes
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. […]

Jul 06, 2022
How I managed anxiety around pregnancy and birth with T1D
How I managed anxiety around pregnancy and birth with T1D

This blog post was written by Laura Hill, a T1D community member, JDRF staff member and new mum to baby Ivy as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. Before falling pregnant, I was aware of the demands that T1D and pregnancy may bring and that these may take a toll on my […]

Dec 21, 2021
Diabulimia and type 1 diabetes
Diabulimia and type 1 diabetes

This post was written by staff writers and type 1 diabetes community member Nina Gelbke, an accredited nutritionist (BHScNutr) specialising in sports and performance nutrition, and eating disorders, as part of our 2022: Time to kick T1D goals campaign.  Having a healthy relationship with food is such an important part of our overall health and wellbeing, especially our […]

Dec 20, 2021
Accessing mental health services with type 1 diabetes
Accessing mental health services with type 1 diabetes

This resource was created in consultation with Dr Rosalyn Taylor, clinical psychologist who specialises in diabetes at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. Living with type 1 diabetes can often mean we emphasise our physical health at the expense of many other aspects of our wellbeing – including our mental health. The truth is, we […]

Dec 19, 2021
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Your social life

Learn how to manage other people while living with T1D, and how to find support and companionship through JDRF.

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10 tips to help support your teen living with T1D
10 tips to help support your teen living with T1D

Dr Adriana Ventura is a nationally registered psychologist who worked as a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes (ACBRD) for six years. You can read part one of her advice for raising a teen living with type 1 diabetes here. Read on for 10 tips to help support you child […]

Sep 14, 2022
Parenting a teen who lives with T1D: Tips for preserving your relationship
Parenting a teen who lives with T1D: Tips for preserving your relationship

Raising a teenager (or tween) who lives with type 1 diabetes? You probably have questions about how you can preserve – and even strengthen – your relationship with your child while balancing their health concerns and T1D management. After all, the pressure of normal teen development is hard enough, before adding in the self-awareness, restraint […]

Sep 05, 2022
Eating out with type 1 diabetes 
Eating out with type 1 diabetes 

Eating out or grabbing a takeaway meal is a normal part of life for most Aussies. As the saying goes, everything in moderation, and this is no different for families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).   If your child is the one who has been diagnosed with T1D, you can all still enjoy these treats […]

Aug 17, 2022
A new resource for teens living with type 1 diabetes
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. […]

Jul 06, 2022
What to say when others are ignorant or rude about your type 1 diabetes
What to say when others are ignorant or rude about your type 1 diabetes

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals. Download the full version for free. There is a lot to process and learn after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and sometimes you may not be warned about how […]

Dec 22, 2021
4 reasons you might consider disclosing your T1D at work
4 reasons you might consider disclosing your T1D at work

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. It goes without saying: your medical information is confidential. Your decision about whether or not to disclose […]

Dec 20, 2021
3 steps you can take this month to meet others with type 1 diabetes
3 steps you can take this month to meet others with type 1 diabetes

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. 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 […]

Common T1D travel challenges and how to tackle them
Common T1D travel challenges and how to tackle them

This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals as part of our 2022: Kick T1D goals campaign. Download the full version for free here. So you’re off on a whirlwind adventure very soon. Good for you – we […]

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Exercise & T1D

There’s no doubt exercise is good for you. It can help reduce stress, assists with weight management, increases your insulin sensitivity and good for your overall health. So, how can you do it safely with T1D?

See how Australian netballer Sarah Klau manages her T1D while playing elite level sport and how T1D has never stopped her achieving her life goals.

 

Tips on exercising with T1D

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Get to know Sarah Marriott: Her journey with type 1 diabetes and playing competitive sport
Get to know Sarah Marriott: Her journey with type 1 diabetes and playing competitive sport

Sarah is a 17 year old high school student who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) five years ago. While living with the condition brought its challenges, that hasn’t stopped Sarah from leading an active lifestyle and pursuing her love for rowing. Over the years, she has rowed competitively for her school and won […]

Aug 23, 2022
5 things you might not know about type 1 diabetes and exercise
5 things you might not know about type 1 diabetes and exercise

This blog post was written by Sam Rooney, accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) and T1D of 22 years, as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. As an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) and T1D of 22 years, tips for exercising with T1D is one of the most asked questions that I come across. For […]

Jan 26, 2022
How Hayley Ford gained the confidence to exercise after her T1D diagnosis
How Hayley Ford gained the confidence to exercise after her T1D diagnosis

This blog post was written by Hayley Ford, a T1D community member and passionate exercise advocate as part of our 2022: Time to Kick T1D Goals campaign. Here, she shares how she gained the confidence to re-enter the world of exercise after her T1D diagnosis and her biggest pieces of advice for others looking to do […]

Jan 04, 2022
How to lose weight safely with type 1 diabetes
How to lose weight safely with type 1 diabetes

This post was developed in collaboration with T1D nutritionist & personal trainer Andi Balog. It also contains information taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes. Download your FREE guide here. Before you were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), it’s likely you lost a considerable amount of weight […]

Dec 20, 2021
Meet the inspiring father-daughter duo taking on the JDRF One Ride Challenge
Meet the inspiring father-daughter duo taking on the JDRF One Ride Challenge

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 […]

Aug 30, 2021