Go Blue For Dumbetics

Walk and wear Blue

Hey everyone

November is Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Awareness Month, and it’s also my “Diaversary” one year since I was diagnosed with this lifelong autoimmune condition.

Some of you might already know that T1D means my body no longer produces insulin  the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. That means 24/7 monitoring, constant needles or insulin doses, adjusting for every meal, and alarms at night reminding me to check my levels (fun times!). It’s been a massive learning curve and a daily challenge, but I’m proud to share my journey to help raise awareness and funds for a cure.

Throughout this month, I’m walking 100km to raise money for Breakthrough T1D, the world’s largest funder of T1D research and I’ve already clocked up 59km! 🚶‍♀️💪

On Friday, 14 November, my work is hosting a special Blue Lunch, and I’d love everyone to consider this also :-)
💙 Wear something blue a shirt, ribbon, tie, or socks!
💙 Help raise awareness or make a small donation via my page: https://bluearmy.breakthrought1d.org.au/s/5645/5436/e

Your support means so much not just to me, but to the 135,000+ Australians living with T1D and the 8 people diagnosed every single day.

Raising awareness at work also helps if you ever see me going low (shaky, sweating, pale, confused) or high (thirsty, tired, irritable), just check in with me sometimes all I need is a quick sugar fix or a breather.

Let’s Go Blue together and make a difference 💙

Jenna

I’m fundraising for Breakthrough T1D to defeat T1D!

I’m fundraising for Breakthrough T1D to defeat T1D! I’ll be hosting an event and asking for your support to help raise funds for research to cure, prevent and better treat type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes can strike anyone at any time, and 7 Australians are diagnosed every day. Diagnosis means a 24/7 fight with no break and facing an extra 180 decisions a day to remain safe and healthy.

DONATE NOW to help the #BreakthroughT1DBlueArmy and change the lives of Australians living with T1D. Thank you.