JDRF Australia has received an update from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regarding the guidelines for type 1 diabetes (T1D) technology and airport security and screening. This follows ongoing issues faced by community members when travelling through airport security with insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Advice varies for each specific device, but […]
JDRF Australia, the leading organisation for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, advocacy, and community support, is pleased to announce three additions to its Board of Directors, while at the same time farewelling two long-serving and highly valued current Directors. With a wealth of experience in the not-for-profit, insurance and investment management sectors, the three new […]
Join pilots Captain Ben Sive and Dr Jeremy Robertson for an inspiring conversation about their lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Jeremy was a successful pilot when he was diagnosed with T1D; Ben was in training to become one. With both men grounded, they looked at other career options. Jeremy even became a doctor. But […]
This article is adapted from ‘If You’re Okay, They’re Okay’, JDRF’s guide for parents raising children and teenagers living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The book was written by Simone Collins, a senior diabetes social worker, and Elissa Jacobs, a clinical psychologist. Get your free copy here. When it comes to T1D management, what can […]
Maggie Dent – AKA the “queen of common sense” – is best known as a popular parenting author and educator. But what many people don’t know is that she’s also the mum of a son who lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D). With that in mind, Maggie was a guest speaker at JDRF’s 2023 Type […]
Finding a great babysitter can be a challenge for many families – and when type 1 diabetes (T1D) is added to the mix, it can make it even trickier. Babysitters can be daunted by the idea of managing a child’s diabetes in their care, and as a parent it’s only natural to worry about your […]
Let’s face it, nobody enjoys having injections and finger pricks. And this is especially true for young children living with type 1 diabetes, as they’re too little to really understand why they’re needed. The early days after diagnosis can be challenging as families try to find tactics and routines that help them get through the […]
Freya has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 14 years, after being diagnosed at just 11 months old. Since then, Freya and her mum Jackie have been fiercely advocating for the T1D community on behalf of JDRF Australia. We spoke to both Freya and Jackie about their family’s journey with T1D and their […]
A low blood glucose level, known as hypoglycaemia (also called a ‘hypo’ or a ‘low’) is one of the most important things to monitor when a person is living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Hypos are a normal part of life for people with type 1 diabetes – in fact, most children have a hypo […]
Research findings have just been released for the PROTECT clinical trial which tested whether the disease-modifying therapy Teplizumab is able to delay type 1 diabetes (T1D) progression in those newly diagnosed. What is Teplizumab? Teplizumab is a therapy which has been shown to delay the progression from an early stage of T1D (Stage 2) to […]
JDRF Australia’s Career Support and Travel Grants for domestic and international travel are designed to support the next generation of type 1 diabetes (T1D) researchers. They allow early to mid-career researchers and allied health professionals to gain new skills, exchange knowledge, and establish connections and collaborations. We recently spoke to David de George, PhD student […]
So the day has arrived when you’re ready to find your first job, or you’re ready to a find a new role. What’s next? The start of a new job is a big milestone, and you naturally want everything to go smoothly. With some extra planning and communication you can be safe, happy and successful […]
JDRF Australia and newly launched telco provider, DrimTel, have announced they are partnering in a move that will support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research breakthroughs while providing the community with technological solutions. DrimTel, which offers Mobile SIM Only, Data Only, and nbn® Plans for residential and business customers, was founded by Ljupco (Lj) Taneski after […]
Are you passionate about creating a world where research breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes (T1D) are rapidly turned into tangible treatments; a world where the most promising discoveries don’t just remain in labs but make their way swiftly to those who need them the most? Do you have a pioneering research project, innovative idea, or […]
MEDIA RELEASE Fiasp insulin to remain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme The new listing of Fiasp® Penfill® on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will keep the life-saving medication available to the 15,000+ Australians who rely on it Sydney, 18 September 2023: JDRF Australia is welcoming an announcement from Minister for Health, Hon Mark Butler, that Fiasp […]
We all know how powerful hormones can be in controlling menstrual cycles, so it’s no surprise that they can also affect blood glucose levels. This can also make life a bit more challenging for women living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In our book for adults living with T1D, Straight to the Point, we look […]
If you have experience with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you’ll know that it can affect the whole family. And siblings of a child living with T1D can also be impacted by their brother or sister’s diagnosis. Although they’re not the ones being treated for T1D, siblings can be significantly impacted in lots of other ways. […]
At the age of 24, Reece suffered a stroke, and his wife Brittany was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Just nine months into her treatment, Reece was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). “For a person living with T1D, the outcome of a cure, recovery or even remission is not an option.” […]