Most people are aware that type 1 diabetes (T1D) management involves closely monitoring blood glucose levels. But there’s another test you may have heard of, too: the haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test. Here’s what you need to know about HbA1c and how it’s tested, as well as other important tests for people living with T1D. What […]
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes. It’s the result of very high blood sugar and low insulin levels, which causes ketones to build up in the blood. Left untreated, DKA can be life threatening. Learn more about the early signs of DKA, its causes, how to help prevent it, and […]
As your child gets older and becomes more independent, it’s completely normal for them to want to be able to make more and more choices in life, whether that be what they wear, the music they listen to, or the foods they eat. And that’s the same for every child, no matter their type 1 […]
Being a parent of a teenager means bigger kids, bigger sleep-ins – and bigger grocery bills. Growing bodies need fuel, and teens are renowned for their increased appetites. It’s just a part of life for families with an adolescent! But if your teen lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and you find them gazing into […]
Teens who live with T1D can sometimes be dishonest about their numbers or their boluses – and they know how to manipulate their blood glucose monitors, too. But they don’t do it to be bad. They do it to try to protect you. They don’t want you to worry. Read on to learn how to […]
Counting carbohydrates (carbs) is one of the major parts of type 1 diabetes (T1D) management. It can feel overwhelming at first, but as you develop your confidence (and find a few good cheat sheets to make your favourites easier to carb count), it can become second nature. Before we get started, remember this: carbs are […]
Professor Ranjeny Thomas is a world leading immunologist aiming to retrain the immune system not to attack its insulin producing cells in people with type 1 diabetes
The U.S Food and Drug Administration has approved Provention Bio’s teplizumab for people at risk of T1D in the U.S.
The start of a school year can be a challenging time for children and families with new routines, teachers and friendships to balance. Throw type 1 diabetes (T1D) into the mix and it can get a little hectic! Whether your child is starting kindy or they’re further along their infant or primary school journey, being […]
