Info for parents of kids & teens living with T1D

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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 […]
The top 5 things you should consider when travelling with T1D
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The top 5 things you should consider when travelling with T1D

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