Type 1 diabetes services
We provides a range of programs and services designed specifically to support people with type 1 diabetes. We want to help improve your knowledge and management of your condition and to reduce the impact of living with type 1 diabetes.
There are three people specifically dedicated to the type 1 diabetes program. The type 1 diabetes team, plan and organise events, develop new resources and provide support and information to people with type 1 diabetes and their families. The program is supported by the health professional team who provide clinical advice and information.
If you have type 1 diabetes, you can contact a member of the team by calling 1300 136 588.
Type 1 diabetes specific services
Advocacy
Our Advocacy service supports you in addressing issues of concern such as discrimination and access to services and support.
DAFNE
Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) is a five day course for people with type 1 diabetes, which aims to give you control of your diabetes by learning to carbohydrate count and adjust your own insulin doses.
Diabetes Camps Victoria
Diabetes Camps Victoria provides recreation programs for children aged 8 to 17 years, including camps, day activities and regular newsletters.
Education, Information and Support
Credentialled diabetes educators are available from 9am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) to answer your questions concerning your diabetes management via phone, email or in person.
The type 1 diabetes program team provide information about services, resources and events, and offer support to people living with type 1 diabetes and their families.
Information sessions
Sessions throughout the year cover a wide range of topics relevant to people with type 1 diabetes. They are held in metropolitan and regional areas. Annual events include:
- Six in the City – a series of six city-based events held in the evening
- Type 1 Out of Town – a series of regional events held throughout the year
- Diabetes Plus – all day seminar held in association with World Diabetes Day
Insulin pumps are an increasingly popular insulin delivery method for people with type 1 diabetes. An information booklet is available for people considering pump therapy and information sessions are held throughout the year. Information is available through the education services and type 1 program staff.
Kellion Medal
Every year, we award the Kellion Victory Medal to Victorians who have lived with diabetes for more than 50, 60, 70 and 75 years. More than 1000 Australians have received Kellion Victory Medals to date. Health professionals, families and support groups can nominate recipients.
Pregnancy Information
Information sessions are conducted regularly for women with type 1 diabetes considering pregnancy. The "Can I Have a Healthy Baby?" booklet addresses pre-conception recommendations and pregnancy information for women with type 1 diabetes and is available in our shop.
Research
Every year we contribute to the Diabetes Australia Research Trust (DART). Since being established in 1987, DART has provided over $15 million to Australian diabetes researchers.
Resources
We have several publications specifically about type 1 diabetes. These include:
- Information sheets for carers (What is type 1?, Hypoglycaemia, Physical activity)
- Order booklets (including Pump Information and "Can I Have a Healthy Baby?")
- “GYST”, a DVD focussing on transition from paediatric to adult diabetes care
- Eating Disorders and diabetes information resource
- High and Low: type 1 diabetes, the things you need to know
Support groups
The Community Network (ComNet) is a state-wide network of over 60 diabetes support groups. Currently there are eight type 1 specific support groups and there are many groups that have type 1 members.
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