MEDIA RELEASE JDRF Australia welcomes Government’s decision to extend availability of Fiasp insulin on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme The move will keep the life-saving medication in the hands of the 15,000+ people who rely on it for a further six months Sydney, 17 March 2023: JDRF Australia is today welcoming an announcement by the Albanese […]
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 […]
“The ultimate goal is to help develop vaccines to prevent T1D, as well as antiviral therapeutics to potentially treat people already diagnosed with T1D” Dr Kim’s work aims to uncover the link between viruses and type 1 diabetes (T1D). As one of the lead investigators of ENDIA, Dr Kim is looking at whether early infection […]
JDRF Australia are aware that Fiasp insulin is currently scheduled for removal from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 April 2023. If removed at this date, it will no longer be available at a subsidised cost however will reportedly be available privately for a period of time. This is a significant concern to us and for many […]
Did you catch that it was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science earlier this month? We sat down with Dr Aveni Haynes to hear from a woman in STEM that inspires in the world of type 1 diabetes (T1D). What drew you to a career in T1D research? “Whilst training […]
There are many professionals who help you manage and care for your type 1 diabetes (T1D). From the time of diagnosis, you would have seen a variety of healthcare professionals for regular tests and examinations including endocrinologists, GPs, optometrists, podiatrists … the list goes on. We know that living with type 1 diabetes is overwhelming, […]
Ben Fordham is jumping out of a plane to raise money for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Will you support him – or even join him? Talking on 2GB’s Breakfast Show on Thursday, February 2, 2023, the popular radio host revealed that he has signed up for JUMP, JDRF’s tandem skydiving event to help […]
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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 […]
