Alyssa was diagnosed at age 8. She shares with us her experience of being diagnosed at a young age, and also her JDRF advocacy highlights.
MP meetings are a core part of JDRF advocacy, and this month we chatted with Michelle Landry MP on why she values JDRF advocate meetings.
I joined the JDRF Government Leadership Group to educate Australian government and public on type 1 diabetes and improve access to technology.
Paige was 12 years old when her mum was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It was a diagnosis which changed her and her family’s life forever. This year, she took on the Blue Hair Challenge to bring awareness to this disease and raise funds for life changing T1D research, not only for her mum, but […]
Dr Izzy Smith specialises in endocrinology and we spoke to her for some guidance on Covid-19 for people living with type 1 diabetes.
This blog post was written by Sam Rooney, an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 22 years. When it comes to type 1 diabetes and exercise, there is a lot to consider, and this can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Unfortunately this can often […]
This week, new results published in the journal Microbiome showed that a six-week food supplement for people with T1D resulted in changes to bacteria in the gut and a strengthened immune system. The results are from a clinical trial funded through JDRF’s Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network (T1DCRN) and Macquarie Group Foundation Future Research […]
Friday, January 14, 2022 JDRF and other diabetes organisations have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $10 million over four years to establish the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) at the University of Melbourne. The Centre will help turn vital medical research into better prevention, diagnosis and treatment for patients with all types of diabetes. The funding will be delivered through the […]
This article was written by hosts of P2 Diabetes Chat podcast, credentialled diabetes educator Jayne Lehmann and pharmacist credentialled diabetes educator Kirrily Chambers. When it comes to living with type 1 diabetes, the ‘threat’ of complications, or as we say, ‘the potential for diabetes linked health issues’*, is a burden many carry with them every […]
This blog post was written by Hayley Ford. She shares how she gained the confidence to re-enter the world of exercise after her type 1 diabetes diagnosis, and her biggest pieces of advice for others looking to do the same. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 2017, just before I turned 15. […]
This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for adults living with type 1 diabetes. Download the full version for free here. Even if you don’t have type 1 diabetes (T1D), shift work can put a strain on health. There is no medical evidence indicating you shouldn’t perform shift work. […]
This post is an excerpt taken from Straight to the Point: A guide for living with type 1 diabetes, written and edited by healthcare professionals. Download the full version for free. There is a lot to process and learn after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and sometimes you may not be warned about how […]
JDRF Australia today announced a new partnership with Insulet Corporation Australia, an innovative medical device company, in a joint move to improve outcomes for the type one diabetes (T1D) community. Insulet is part of a global network dedicated to making the lives of people with diabetes and other conditions easier through technology like its Omnipod DASH Insulin management system, which offer new alternatives for administering insulin. Its partnership with JDRF will focus on […]
This post was written by Laura Hill, a T1D community member, JDRF staff member and new mum to baby Ivy. Before falling pregnant, I was aware of the demands that T1D and pregnancy may bring and that these may take a toll on my mental health. Separately, these two experiences are life-changing and bring with […]
This blog post was written by Laura Hill, a T1D community member, JDRF staff member and mum to baby Ivy. I thought I had a great handle on my type 1 diabetes (T1D) management before falling pregnant. I assumed this meant I was all set for a safe and relatively easy pregnancy and birth. […]
An analysis of the impact of the Australian Government’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) subsidy scheme for people aged under 21 has recently been published in the journal Diabetes Care. Led by Prof Tim Jones and the Australasian Diabetes Data Network (ADDN) Study Group, the study found that those who registered for the subsidy had significant […]
As a person living with type 1 diabetes, an unfortunate reality is that you face a higher risk of developing long-term health complications, including a higher risk of developing problems with the heart and large blood vessels. Some of the risks include: Heart attack caused by blockage of the blood supply to the heart Stroke […]
This article is from Straight to the Point, our FREE guide for adults living with type 1 diabetes. Download your full copy for free. It goes without saying: your medical information is confidential. Your decision about whether or not to disclose your type 1 diabetes (T1D) to your employer or colleagues is personal, and will depend on your work circumstances and what […]