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New insulin production findings contradict older beliefs
New research part-funded by JDRF has found that insulin production rapidly declines after diagnosis but then stabilises after seven years. These findings open new doors to develop methods to preserve...
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Meet Emma, our volunteer Penrith One Walk host
Emma Hogan was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at Monday 17 August 2009 at the age of seven years old. Her parents noticed that she had been losing weight and going to the bathroom every night at...
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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...
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It’s not easy being a teen!
Especially being a teen with type 1 diabetes. Teenagers are a group particularly vulnerable to mental health issues, so how does adding a chronic health condition affect this? What is JDRF doing to...
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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...
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Fighting for a cure
Bailey Mannix was only three years old when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), but he “can recall the day pretty clearly”. He remembers his mum collecting him early from his Central Coast...
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Meet our 2018 JDRF Pin & Win ambassadors
JDRF is the Melbourne Cup Carnival official Pin & Win charity partner again in 2018, and we’re ready to build on the successes of last year. Helping us out with the ambassador duties will be some...
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The Numbers That Count premieres at Kids in the House
A very special premiere of The Numbers That Count took place in the theatres of Parliament House at Kids in the House 2018. Federal politicians joined more than 100 JDRF advocates to watch this special...
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Advocates prevail in the eye of the Canberra storm
On Thursday 23 August, JDRF’s Kids in the House event came to life, a culmination of more than 12 months’ hard work by JDRF staff, advocates and their families to remind politicians of the importance...
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Does the gut hold the answer to preventing type 1 diabetes?
Australian researchers have found a direct link between the bacteria in our gut and pancreatic function in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and those at high risk, for the first time. All the...
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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....
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Tracy’s journey towards a life free from insulin
Before her islet transplantation, life for Tracy Humphries was unpredictable to say the least. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at age 10, and at first, her T1D journey went quite smoothly....
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My diagnosis: Elle’s story
My name is Elle Christian Manfield and I have type 1 diabetes. On 8 December 2014, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). My little sister Asha Mari Manfield was diagnosed with diabetes on 17 June...
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Is your Christmas wish the same as Julian’s?
Meet 7-year-old Julian. He loves soccer, birthday parties and playing with his friends. He doesn’t like type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year, Julian and his family are fronting JDRF’s Christmas Giving...
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Celebrating a second successful Type One Summit
Melbournians with a type 1 diabetes connection turned out in their droves to enjoy the state’s very first Type One Summit event on Sunday 11 November. Type One Summit is an event with something for...
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From JDRF Youth Ambassador to talented photographer
Matt Antulov and his identical twin, Lucas, were once cute kids in tiny tuxedos holding a giant cheque at the 2007 JDRF Sydney Gala. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at just 20 months old, Matt and...
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In the driver’s seat with type 1 diabetes
We often get questions from our type 1 diabetes community (T1D) about driving and T1D. Driving gives us independence and can make getting around a whole lot easier, so it’s not surprising that it’s a...
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