New game helps explain type 1 diabetes 10 June 2016 A new gaming app, developed by Sanofi, helps children understand type 1 diabetes and how to manage diabetes at school. The free app is aimed at 7-12 year olds and is available to download on android, iOS (Apple) and PC devices. Players need to pass through levels, catch stars, earn points and watch educational videos about type 1 diabetes in daily life. At each level, players can read the messages from “the sensei” (the wise man of the school) to get a practical understanding of living with type 1 diabetes and test their knowledge by taking the interactive quiz. The gaming app is also available offline, primary school students can show their teachers and friends the videos or they can go on the mission as well. The app builds community awareness; parents, carers, teachers and friends are provided educational information in a virtual school setting. It’s fun, educational and free! For android, download it here For ios (Apple), download it here Note: T1D Mission App download times vary as the file is quite large (up to 5mins download time). To optimise download speeds please connect to WIFI to download Written by:Diabetes Australia
Media releases 13 May 2026 Momentum builds following government response to diabetes inquiry The diabetes sector has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes, which provides in-principle support for... Continue Reading
Media releases 9 May 2026 Research reveals genes may determine who benefits most from popular weight-loss and diabetes medicines New research supported by Diabetes Australia has confirmed that a person’s genes can influence how well widely used diabetes medicines... Continue Reading
Blog 3 May 2026 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s: separating fact from fiction While research shows that type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's, many people with diabetes never develop dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease also affects people without diabetes. Continue Reading