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Did you know the type 1 diabetes has NO cure? and that once diagnosed you will require daily insulin, making up to 180 extra decisions a day about diabetes management, monitoring blood glucose levels and the list goes on - everyday - 24/7 - for the rest of your life.
The cause of type 1 diabetes remains a mystery and you cannot prevent type 1 diabetes.
This years' Schools Triathlon Challenge is challenging every participant to not only do their best and have fun, but to also help our Tasmanian children living with type 1 diabetes.
Funds raised will go towards Diabetes Tasmania's youth program, which includes diabetes camps: there are 5 run through out the year but two of them are run purely from our own fundraising with no outside funding. These 2 crucial camps are our Family Camp (from birth to 6 years plus family) and our Young Adult Retreat (18 - 24 years).