GEELONG’S Type1 Foundation founder Ange Liston-McCaughley will run the New York Marathon in honour of local girl Madison Lyden, a girl living with Type1 Diabetes, who was killed while touring the popular city.
Read MoreStephanie found going through treatment for Mental Illness to be isolating and deeply personal. Type 1 is similar as both are relentless on a daily basis. She was 14 at diagnosis and Mental Illness was not recognised as a complication of Type 1. Stephanie is breaking down the barriers, to ensure the future generations are supported and the link between Mental Health and Type 1 Diabetes is understood.
Read MoreI will also be running it with my Medtronic 640g Insulin Pump attached on one hip and a Medtronic CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor ) on the other. The CGM will monitor my blood glucose levels throughout the 42.2k distance.
Read MoreWe are very excited to bring you an adventure packed day out at the brand new Live Wire Park in the beautiful Lorne. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy, get out into nature and have some fun!!! Register now! Spaces are limited as this is a popular event!
Read MoreWe were told that he was in DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis). Diabetes was a word we knew, a word that sent chills down our spine. We knew our baby’s life was never going to be the same. ICU became our home for the next few nights, constant beeping of machines and a nurse that never left the room.
Read MorePeople often ask why I celebrate such an occasion, one that you would think begs misery. Let me explain. Managing diabetes well is not an easy task. I’ve always said that barely a movement is made without first consciously (and sometimes unconsciously) thinking about how diabetes will be managed in every situation.
Read MoreThe Type1 Foundation presents this special screening of The Gut Movie on Wednesday the 9th of May at 7:00pm at Village Cinemas Geelong, VIC! In The Gut Movie, we follow the journey of journalist & researcher Kale Brock as, in the quest to discover whether the ‘optimal microbiome’ does indeed exist..
Read MoreIn my experience being diagnosed later in life can cause a mixture of emotions on the individual, some people are quite matter of fact about the diagnosis and steps that need to be taken to manage their diabetes whilst other's can find the life change quite daunting, inconvenient and challenging. When people have families already, getting Type1 diabetes later in life can often add financial stress to the household expenditure." -Jessica O'Shannassy Diabetes Educator.
Read MoreWhy am I here? Where can I begin? How about with me? Right now? I don’t recall coming into the hospital. What I do know is that I was found unconscious, in my home, in my own mess, after having a hypoglycaemic event. I did not wake for another two weeks. When I did, I found myself in here, in the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Read MoreAs if living with Cystic Fibrosis wasn't enough, when Gabby received the shock news that she also has diabetes..
Our whole world fell apart 14 years ago when our 3rd child, our gorgeous daughter Gabby was diagnosed at just 4 weeks of age with Cystic Fibrosis. The future was and still is a terrifying prospect for our whole family.
Read MoreLet's do this! Join our Team T1F! This year we are entering our first T1F team, raising funds and awareness for Type1 Diabetes. Stadium Stomp is an event that runs annually at the MCG, this years will be on 22nd July. It's a great way to get fit if running isn't for you! A huge challenge for the whole family to enjoy together.
Read MoreI’m an avid traveler. There is no doubt about that. Adventuring, exploring, travelling, hiking, I am all about being outdoors and challenging myself. I have just come back from escaping to sunny Hawaii for a quick get away and I just want to disclose a few frustrations I have while on holidays as a diabetic.
Read MoreThe Type1 Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation proudly based in Geelong and was founded in mid 2015 by a local family, who responded to a gap in understanding and lack of awareness around Type 1 Diabetes.
We aim to link families into important support networks that will help manage the daily grind of dealing with a chronic illness such as Type 1 Diabetes and we aim to raise funds for innovative, world class service delivery for people living with Type 1 Diabetes.
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