Diabetes tools, checklists and advocacy resources

Toolkit

Between Appointments Toolkit

Printable guides, decision aids, and checklists for the real-life work of Type 1 diabetes between clinic visits.

Safety & Emergency

Emergency

Type 1 Emergency Kit

What to pack, what to tell first responders, and how to prepare for an unplanned hospital visit.

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Hypo & Hyper

My Child’s First 30 Days

Practical guidance for families navigating the first month after diagnosis.

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First Month

Your First 30 Days (Adult)

A straightforward guide for adults adjusting to life after a Type 1 diagnosis.

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Burnout & Emotional Health

Free 7-day guide

Burnout Reset

Seven days, seven small practices, no hype. A gentle starting point for anyone feeling the weight of diabetes.

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Book

Beyond Burnout

The full guide to restoring motivation and building resilience with Type 1 diabetes.

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Appointment Preparation

Printable

Appointment Prep Pack

Questions to ask, numbers to bring, and what to walk out with before you leave the clinic.

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Reflection

Between Appointments Reflection

A simple worksheet to track what worked, what didn’t and what to discuss next visit.

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Decision Aids & Tech Choice

Decision aid

Tech Choice Tamed

A structured way to evaluate CGM, pump and AID options without marketing noise.

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Book

Tech Tamed

The full guide to mastering diabetes technology without the mental load.

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Advocacy

CGM and AID Advocacy Action Sheet

A one-page summary of the current CGM and AID access gaps to share with your MP.

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Scripts for Real Life

Family & friends

Family Scripts Pack

What to say when people ask “can you eat that?” or “are you allowed to drive?” Simple replies for everyday situations.

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Book

You’ve Got This

The parents’ guide for the first year and beyond. Practical, compassionate and honest.

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Clinical & Advocacy Resources

For clinicians

Clinician Pack

A printable quick-reference card to the book series for sharing with patients.

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A4 printable

CGM & AID Access Sheet

Key facts from the Cost of Inaction report, formatted for sharing with policymakers.

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Full report

Cost of Inaction Report

Read the full article analysing the report and what it means for Australian diabetes care.

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Not sure where to start?

Take the three-question decision aid to find the right resource for where you are right now.

Important: This site provides lived-experience support resources. It does not replace your diabetes team, doctor, diabetes educator, dietitian or psychologist, and is never a substitute for emergency care.