T1D guides & education
From first diagnosis, through to growing up with the condition, JDRF provides support and guidance for people with T1D at every step along the way.
We’ve developed a variety of programs and resources, regardless of what age or stage you’re up to. Check them out and download your free resources below.
Testing Times: A wellbeing guide for teens living with type 1 diabetes
Your free, downloadable must-have guide for teens and young adults living with type 1 diabetes. Get practical advice and tips on studying, managing stress, exercise, food and transitioning into adulthood while managing T1D.
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Straight to the Point: A guide for adults living with type 1 diabetes
A resource full of tips and resources to help you live a safer, easier and happier life with T1D as an adult. This guide addresses some of the most commons questions and concerns of living with T1D as an adult.
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Teen Toolkit: A guide for parents of teens living with type 1 diabetes
Navigating the teenage years with T1D can be difficult. This guide is specifically for parents to help them with strategies to make their teenager’s journey a much more manageable experience.
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Exercise for people with T1D
There is no doubt that exercise is good for you. Being more active may affect your blood glucose levels. To manage activity you need to understand a bit about how to move your body safely.
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T1Directory
Our T1Directory is where we share all of the details of our Little Blue Book. It’s the names of people, organisations and places that make life with type 1 diabetes a little easier.
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Rufus and his app
Learn about life with type 1 diabetes with Rufus. His app, available for Apple and Android, opens up a fun new world of education and play for your child with T1D.
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How to access mental health services with type 1 diabetes
Our official guide to accessing mental health services for people living with T1D. This resource was created in consultation with clinical psychologist Dr Rosalyn Taylor.
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Snacking 101: An explainer for people living with T1D
Here, the experts give us the low-down on all things snacking. The post includes tips & tricks for snacking from Dr Carmel Smart and Emma Fisher, paediatric diabetes dietitians at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
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All about credentialled diabetes educators (CDE)
You might have already heard of, or seen a CDE, but you may not be aware of just how much in-depth specialist knowledge and skills they possess. Learn more about CDEs & how they can support you in this blog post.
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The discovery of insulin: A brief history
2021 marked 100 years since the discovery of insulin, but how did we get there? Travel back in time and find out more about life before insulin and the people who helped discover it.
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Turning an idea into a T1D breakthrough
Getting a new T1D treatment or device to market can take around 12 to 15 years. Learn how a research idea can become a breakthrough for someone with T1D.
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How does a clinical trial work?
Before any new drug, device, or test can be made available to the public, researchers need to gather evidence that it is safe and effective for people to use in a clinical trial. Read this blog post to find out the steps involved in carrying out a clinical trial.
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