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Hypoglycaemia and T1D: how to recognise and treat a ‘hypo’
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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 – […]
Coping with your child’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis
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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 […]
Accessing financial assistance for type 1 diabetes in Australia
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

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 […]
Eating out with type 1 diabetes 
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Eating out with type 1 diabetes 

Looking for advice on living your best life with T1D? Download our free guide packed with top tips. 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 […]
Tips to help your child start managing their T1D
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Tips to help your child start managing their T1D

As parents, it’s our job to help our kids grow up to be independent, capable and flourishing adults. But how does this work when children have the added responsibility of managing type 1 diabetes (T1D)? How do we slowly transition T1D management skills to our child while keeping them healthy and focused on their most […]
Diabulimia and type 1 diabetes
Mental health

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 […]
Talking T1D advocacy with 10-year-old Dougal McGregor
Advocacy

Talking T1D advocacy with 10-year-old Dougal McGregor

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 […]
Meet the inspiring father-daughter duo taking on the JDRF One Ride Challenge
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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 […]
Family-friendly pizza base recipes for cooking with T1D
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Family-friendly pizza base recipes for cooking with T1D

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 […]
Delicious type 1 diabetes-friendly burrito bowls to cook at home
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Delicious type 1 diabetes-friendly burrito bowls to cook at home

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 […]
Snacking 101: An explainer for people living with type 1 diabetes
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Snacking 101: An explainer for people living with type 1 diabetes

We asked Dr Carmel Smart and Emma Fisher, paediatric diabetes dietitians at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital, for their advice on snacking for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).  Here’s what they had to say, including their tips for tasty snacks, ‘good’ and ‘bad’ snacking, and how snacking can affect your blood glucose levels.   […]
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'If you're okay, they're okay': The must-have guide for parents & carers

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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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