Your resource hub for parents and carers of children and teenagers living with type 1 diabetes.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]