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JDRF Australia welcomes new CEO, Sydney Yovic
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JDRF Australia welcomes new CEO, Sydney Yovic

JDRF Australia has welcomed Sydney Yovic to the organisation as the new Chief Executive Officer.   Sydney joins with extensive experience in the type 1 diabetes (T1D) space following 12 years with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF International), where she spent 8 years in the research department, and mostly recently was the Head of Strategy and Chief […]
Farewell from Mike Wilson OAM
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Farewell from Mike Wilson OAM

A Note of thanks as I retire as CEO of JDRF Australia “After two decades as CEO of JDRF Australia, the time has come for me to step down and pass the baton to the next leader who will continue this organisation’s incredible journey. It’s with a happy heart and a deep sense of gratitude […]
How do you know it’s time to break up with your healthcare team?
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

How do you know it’s time to break up with your healthcare team?

Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a continuous journey that requires constant management and support. Unfortunately, some people with T1D encounter stigma and misunderstanding from healthcare professionals, who should be their allies. Here’s how to address the challenges people with T1D might face in the healthcare system, as well as some tips on how […]
Inspiring international celebrities living with T1D
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Inspiring international celebrities living with T1D

If you’re living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you’re in excellent company. Some of the biggest names in sport, politics, and the arts have stories of overcoming any challenges T1D has thrown at them to excel in their fields. We’ve curated a diverse list of international stars who’ve not only managed their condition, but soared […]
Inspiring Australians living with T1D
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Inspiring Australians living with T1D

Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) comes with some challenges, but it doesn’t have to define or limit your potential. Here are just a few inspiring famous Aussies who have thrived in their chosen careers, showing that T1D is no barrier to success. From athletes to entertainers, what all of these people have in common […]
9 tips for a happy summer with type 1 diabetes
Living With Type 1 Diabetes

9 tips for a happy summer with type 1 diabetes

Summer is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the sun, and spend more time being active. Having type 1 diabetes (T1D) doesn’t mean you have to miss out on any of the summer fun, but it is important to be aware of a few extra things to help keep your body and blood sugar […]
Preschool-aged children in early-stage type 1 diabetes have changes in blood sugar levels, even before they are officially diagnosed
Research

Preschool-aged children in early-stage type 1 diabetes have changes in blood sugar levels, even before they are officially diagnosed

New research has found that preschoolers who are in the early, pre-symptomatic stages of type 1 diabetes (T1D) have changes in blood sugar levels well before symptoms appear. We used to think that people developed T1D when they first showed the ‘4T’ symptoms: thirst, tiredness, toilet (increased urination) and thin (weight loss). This is when […]
Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Rebecca & Nikolas
Advocacy

Advocacy Spotlight: Meet Rebecca & Nikolas

Nikolas Mirco is 12-year-old West Australian who has been living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since he was seven years old. He and his mum, Rebecca, joined JDRF Australia’s advocacy program this year, to raise the profile of T1D and advocate for increased research funding for the JDRF Clinical Research Network (CRN). Nikolas and Rebecca […]
New clinical trial looking for participants to test semaglutide in type 1 diabetes
Research

New clinical trial looking for participants to test semaglutide in type 1 diabetes

A new clinical trial investigating the use of semaglutide for type 1 diabetes (T1D) has launched in Sydney and is actively recruiting. The trial, called REducing Cardiometabolic Risk with SEmaglutide in Type 1 diabetes (The RESET1 study) is looking for adults to test whether semaglutide, a medication currently used to treat type 2 diabetes, can […]
Australian researchers set to develop new insulin formulation which could transform type 1 diabetes management
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Australian researchers set to develop new insulin formulation which could transform type 1 diabetes management

Australian researcher Professor Christoph Hagemeyer from Monash University and colleagues have received over $750,000 to take their innovative new insulin formulation to the next stage of research.  In people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the immune system incorrectly attacks the cells of the pancreas that normally produce insulin, a hormone essential to regulate blood sugar […]
A family’s trek for type 1 diabetes awareness – Q&A
Fundraising

A family’s trek for type 1 diabetes awareness – Q&A

We recently had the pleasure of catching up with John Rynehart, the proud father of a remarkable 14-year-old daughter, Annabelle, who navigates the daily challenges of living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) every day.  On 5 August 2024, John and his son Seb are setting off on a bold seven-day trek to Mount Kilimanjaro filled […]
Parliamentary Inquiry recommendations announced: JDRF Australia applauds steps towards improved diabetes care and research
Advocacy

Parliamentary Inquiry recommendations announced: JDRF Australia applauds steps towards improved diabetes care and research

JDRF Australia is pleased to acknowledge the recent report from the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry into Diabetes, which makes 23 recommendations for improving health outcomes for Australians with all forms of diabetes – including type 1 diabetes (T1D). We were delighted to be on hand when Dr Mike Freelander and his Committee handed down their […]
One Walk is moving to March 2025!
Fundraising

One Walk is moving to March 2025!

Dear JDRF Community,  We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our flagship fundraiser, One Walk. To maximise our impact and align with exciting new initiatives, we are moving the event from October 2024 to March 2025! This change brings numerous benefits to our community and organisation.  By shifting One Walk to March 2025, […]
New guidance set to change the way we diagnose type 1 diabetes
Research

New guidance set to change the way we diagnose type 1 diabetes

Screening and monitoring will bring forward diagnoses and make early detection of the condition a reality Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D, before the point of symptom onset. The chronic autoimmune condition is traditionally diagnosed when elevated blood glucose levels […]
The T1D canary – looking at islet autoantibodies to predict the progression to symptomatic type 1 diabetes 
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The T1D canary – looking at islet autoantibodies to predict the progression to symptomatic type 1 diabetes 

A new study has added to the evidence that people develop type 1 diabetes (T1D) at different rates, and that a blood test can predict when this may occur  We used to think that people only developed T1D when they showed the ‘4T symptoms’: thirst, tiredness, toilet (increased urination) and thin (weigh loss). And while […]
Three Early to Mid-Career researchers (EMCRs) awarded the Tim Welborn Fellowship
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Three Early to Mid-Career researchers (EMCRs) awarded the Tim Welborn Fellowship

Three Early to Mid-Career researchers (EMCRs) awarded the Tim Welborn EMCR Fellowship JDRF Australia is happy to announce that three promising researchers will be supported under the Tim Welborn Early-to-Mid Career Research (EMCR) Fellowship for basic research. This award funds the next generation of type 1 diabetes (T1D) researchers to ensure their career development is […]
New partnership: JDRF & SynxBody Q&A
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New partnership: JDRF & SynxBody Q&A

We recently caught up with Rachael Ferguson, Synxbody CEO and mum to a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D).   Synxbody is a podiatry and footcare company, founded by Rachael and her business partner in 2011. They recently entered into partnership with JDRF Australia, with a contribution of $1.00 from every online order to JDRF.   You […]
JDRF Australia CEO, Mike Wilson OAM, to retire from role
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JDRF Australia CEO, Mike Wilson OAM, to retire from role

The JDRF Australia Board is today announcing that after 20 years of dedicated leadership, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Wilson has decided the time is right to retire from his role later this year. The Board is thankful for the significant contribution Mike has made over many years, including making substantial progress for people with […]