Newly Diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes?
We are here to support you.
Being diagnosed with a life-long Auto Immune Disease, and a new diagnosis can affect the whole family in different ways.
T1F is dedicated to supporting the family living with Type 1 Diabetes. The sudden diagnosis of a child, partner, sibling or parent with Type 1 Diabetes comes as a huge shock to the whole family.
We hope this information below helps you not only to navigate your way through our site and information, but also to help you navigate through the Type 1 Journey. We are only an email away if you need more help admin@type1foundation.com.au - Nik
Request a FREE care package
Includes Lou the Dog Mascot, Hypo Kit, Information , T1F Merch and more!
Join our Monthly Online Event for Newly Diagnosed Parents
Learn from others who have been recently diagnosed, connect and feel understood at a time it matters most.
Your T1 Team
Overlook of the specialists you have just met (or will soon meet) and what to ask them.
Open Letter to send your friends & family
There is a lot of questions that your friends & family may ask you , some of which you may not have the answers for yet. Let us help you.
To do list
Here is a checklist of things we recommend you do such as financial help application forms, training for your child’s school , what to consider purchasing & more.
T1 Glossary
There is so much to learn, including all new words and abbreviations and so much more.
Financial Help
There is a lot of financial help available to you, especially those under 21.
When a child is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes it affects the entire family unit in so many different ways. After being diagnosed where do you even begin, who can you talk to?
We at the Type 1 Foundation are endeavouring to ensure that we offer as much support from the outset of the diagnosis for both the child and their family.
Some of the key areas that become affected include:
attending school
playing sport
playdates and sleepovers
emotional strain on parents
financial strain on families
Remember that all this is new and can be quite daunting. We understand. As parents, individuals and advocates affected by Type 1 Diabetes, we are here to help.
The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne have an amazing Diabetes Manual which you may receive a hard copy at diagnosis, if you don’t receive it, you can access a copy of it here https://www.rch.org.au/diabetes/learning-materials/manual/