Info for parents of kids & teens living with T1D

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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
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Back to school with type 1 diabetes

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 […]
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): signs, causes and treatment
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): signs, causes and treatment

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes. It’s the result of very high blood sugar and low insulin levels, which causes ketones to build up in the blood. Left untreated, DKA can be life threatening. Learn more about the early signs of DKA, its causes, how to help prevent it, and […]
Sharing food decisions with your child who lives with T1D
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Sharing food decisions with your child who lives with T1D

As your child gets older and becomes more independent, it’s completely normal for them to want to be able to make more and more choices in life, whether that be what they wear, the music they listen to, or the foods they eat. And that’s the same for every child, no matter their type 1 […]
Your growing teen, an increasing appetite, and type 1 diabetes
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Your growing teen, an increasing appetite, and type 1 diabetes

Being a parent of a teenager means bigger kids, bigger sleep-ins – and bigger grocery bills. Growing bodies need fuel, and teens are renowned for their increased appetites. It’s just a part of life for families with an adolescent! But if your teen lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and you find them gazing into […]
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Information & support

Type 1 Summit 2023: attend online or in person in Sydney!

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Breathe: a mental health series for parents of kids & teens living with T1D

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Teen Toolkit: A parent's guide to raising a teen living with T1D

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Meet other parents & carers in our private Facebook groups

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Testing Times: A wellbeing guide for teens living with T1D

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Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes, has an app!

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