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Discovery Paves Way for Type 1 Diabetes Therapy
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Discovery Paves Way for Type 1 Diabetes Therapy

Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute (SVI) in Melbourne led by JDRF Career Development Award recipient, Associate Professor Stuart Mannering, have identified a key target of the immune response that causes type 1 diabetes (T1D). We know that that T1D is caused by the immune system destroying insulin-producing beta cells, however the immune system is extremely […]
JDRF’s Type One Summit is Coming to Melbourne
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

JDRF’s Type One Summit is Coming to Melbourne

Whether you are dealing with a new diagnosis, have lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for many years, or care for someone with T1D, you’ll find value (and some new friends) at the JDRF Type One Summit. Summit is a one-day event which caters for children, teens and adults with T1D, as well as parents, grandparents […]
So, What is Kids In The House Anyway?
Advocacy

So, What is Kids In The House Anyway?

If you have been following JDRF across our social channels, or have been speaking to any of our diligent advocates, you may have heard of Kids in the House. Curious as to what it is? And how you can support? Then read on! What is Kids in the House? Kids in the House is the […]
When Did You Last Have Your Eyes Checked?
Community

When Did You Last Have Your Eyes Checked?

The JDRF-led Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network is currently recruiting for a study which could help reduce eye complications for people with type 1 diabetes. See full study details here, or email the FAME-1 study team at fame1eye@ctc.usyd.edu.au.
Australian research features at American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Scientific Sessions 2018
Research

Australian research features at American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Scientific Sessions 2018

People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have to live with it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. But this year’s American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 78th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida brought hope and inspiration to people living with T1D. The ADA 78th Scientific Sessions highlighted some important JDRF-funded and JDRF-supported […]