DANII Foundation - T1 diabetes

DANII Foundation - T1 diabetes Who's looking after today's T1D's? OUR VISION is for a world where people with T1D live without Fear

The DANII Foundation (supporting Type 1 Diabetes) was established in 2012 by parents Donna and Brian Meads-Barlow as a legacy to their 17 year old daughter Daniella following her sudden passing in 2011 as a result of a night time hypoglycaemic episode - a diabetes complication more widely known as “Dead in Bed” syndrome. Danii went to bed a happy, healthy teenager, but sometime during the night, her blood glucose levels (BGL’s) fell so low that she became unresponsive and was unable to alert her parents that something was terribly wrong. Danii’s BGL’s fell to such a critically low level that she experienced convulsions, pushing her into a coma, and causing her death – alone and in silence. On learning that there was technology overseas that could have prevented Danii’s death, her parents knew what they had to do: through their own tragedy, they had to do everything possible to prevent another life being cut short. Through her passing, Danii gave her parents a parting gift: the inspiration to create a lasting legacy in her name and the courage to offer today’s T1D’s the care and safety they need to help them manage their diabetes and in doing so, help them live a normal, long and enjoyable life. The DANII Foundation supports the research, development and introduction of alert technology to assist in the management of Type 1 Diabetes.

Managing Type 1 Diabetes isn’t just about numbers… it’s about emotions, too. 💜Feeling different. Wishing for a break. Wo...
08/09/2025

Managing Type 1 Diabetes isn’t just about numbers… it’s about emotions, too. 💜

Feeling different. Wishing for a break. Wondering if you can do this forever.
If you’ve ever had thoughts like these, you’re not alone.

T1D is tough, and it’s okay to admit it.

💬Which of these feelings have you had recently?

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Meet Ivy - Current DANII Foundation Insulin Pump Scholarship Recipient 💜" Hi, I'm Ivy and I'm 9. I was diagnosed with Ty...
05/09/2025

Meet Ivy - Current DANII Foundation Insulin Pump Scholarship Recipient 💜

" Hi, I'm Ivy and I'm 9. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in March 2024. I am the only person in Australia living with both Dwarfism (Achondroplasia) and T1D. I often feel anxious about the weather after experiencing diabetes-related highs. Sometimes, this prevents me from going to school or outside, as the stress can cause me to vomit.

Now, I don’t experience as many highs or lows. When treating a hypo, I no longer need to log everything on my phone as I did before. I just need to have my juice and set a timer.

Moreover, I love my new pod because it has no tubes, unlike the other pump, which always got in the way. I also don’t have to wear my spy belt around my tummy anymore. Compared to the old one, it stays on my body and never comes off, even after swimming. I can swim with it and don’t need to disconnect. They are super sticky!

Since the Omnipod is compatible with the new Dexcom G7, we were able to switch from the G6 to the G7. It’s half the size and much less noticeable!

I am so thankful to the DANII Foundation for making all this possible."

More people like Ivy NEED your help!

Links below 💜
Sponsor a T1D - https://zurl.co/ZCX7

Dizzy? Shaky? Sweaty? Hungry?Your body might be waving the low blood sugar flag! 🚩Common hypo symptoms include:• Dizzine...
01/09/2025

Dizzy? Shaky? Sweaty? Hungry?
Your body might be waving the low blood sugar flag! 🚩

Common hypo symptoms include:
• Dizziness or sudden anxiety
• Blurry vision (sometimes stars or colours)
• Racing heart or palpitations
• Sweating
• Hunger
• Shaking

These symptoms come from your body’s fight or flight response—it panics when it doesn’t have enough glucose to do its job.

💬 Which of these symptoms bothers you the most?

📷Aotearoa Diabetes Collective 💜

When we’re diagnosed with T1D, we’re often told:‘Count your carbs and give insulin.’ ✅But real life? It’s never that sim...
25/08/2025

When we’re diagnosed with T1D, we’re often told:
‘Count your carbs and give insulin.’ ✅
But real life? It’s never that simple.
Stress, sleep, exercise, hormones… they all have a say.
Who agrees? Drop a comment and let’s talk about it!

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From surprise lows after a workout to stress-induced highs…Food, stress, exercise, sleep, and meds all mess with blood g...
18/08/2025

From surprise lows after a workout to stress-induced highs…
Food, stress, exercise, sleep, and meds all mess with blood glucose in their own way.
Which one is YOUR biggest challenge?

Check out the infographic by diaTribe 💜 and share with us your biggest challenge.

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📣Calling all Type 1 Diabetes Entrepreneurs & T1D-related Businesses! Are you a business owner with Type 1 Diabetes? Or a...
14/08/2025

📣Calling all Type 1 Diabetes Entrepreneurs & T1D-related Businesses!

Are you a business owner with Type 1 Diabetes? Or a company that provides products or services to support the T1D community?
We want to showcase YOUR business on our newly redesigned DANII website https://zurl.co/7t1yp! 💜

👉 We have created a dedicated space on our website to promote businesses run by T1D individuals or those offering T1D-related products & services.

Are you interested? ->Please send to the DANII Team the following details:

- Company Name
- Contact Details (Address, Email, Website, Social Media, Phone Number)
- Brief Description of your business – what you do, what products/services you offer, and any T1D connection
- Logo (preferably high-quality, vector format)

Let’s work together to uplift and support the T1D community!

📩 Contact the DANII Team:
Email: team@danii.org.au
Call: 0455 905 904 for any questions or concerns.

Join us for the DANII Foundation Golf Day!A day full of golf, networking, corporate fun, and fundraising – all in suppor...
13/08/2025

Join us for the DANII Foundation Golf Day!
A day full of golf, networking, corporate fun, and fundraising – all in support of Australians living with Type 1 Diabetes. 💜

📅 Date: 31st October 2025
📍 Location: Long Reef Golf Club

Event Schedule:
7:00am – Registration Opens
7:15am – Breakfast
7:30am – Driving Range Opens (Optional)
7:45am – Official Welcome & Event Run Down
7:50am – Players get their tees
8:00am–12:30pm – Game on!
1:00pm – Lunch
3:00pm – Event Wrap Up

What’s Included:
✔️Golf Carts
✔️ Breakfast & Buffet Lunch
✔️ Drink Carts with beer, wine & soft drinks
✔️ Access to Long Reef facilities
✔️ Gift Pack for each player
✔️ Exciting Prizes!

RSVP by 30 October by clicking here https://zurl.co/PjFH5 or click the link in our bio and play for a great cause! 💜

"Low blood sugars don’t wait… and neither do we!This is how it feels leaving the house with our T1D ‘just in case’ snack...
11/08/2025

"Low blood sugars don’t wait… and neither do we!
This is how it feels leaving the house with our T1D ‘just in case’ snack stash."

Which snacks do you grab when you’re out and about? 🍫🍌🥤

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🎉 DANII Trivia & Bowls Day – You’re Invited! 🎉Get ready for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and fundraising t...
11/08/2025

🎉 DANII Trivia & Bowls Day – You’re Invited! 🎉

Get ready for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and fundraising to support Australians living with Type 1 Diabetes. 💙

📅 17 Oct 2025 | 12PM – 3PM
📍 Willoughby Park Bowling Club – 13 Robert St, Willoughby

💰 Tickets: $90 pp | $320 team of 4
🎟️ Includes: Lunch • Bowls • Drink on Arrival • Lucky Door Prize

👕 Dress Code: Friday casual + flat-soled shoes

A relaxed afternoon on the green with trivia, banter, and plenty of laughs – all for a great cause!

💜 Spots are limited – book your team now!
👉 Call 0455 905 904 | Visit https://zurl.co/ete3s or click the link in our bio | team@danii.org.au

📣 Call for Volunteers: DANII Foundation Bunnings Sausage Sizzle! 🌭Want to make a difference and help raise awareness an...
05/08/2025

📣 Call for Volunteers: DANII Foundation Bunnings Sausage Sizzle! 🌭

Want to make a difference and help raise awareness and funds for the DANII Foundation T1D community? Now’s your chance to get involved!

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help at our Bunnings sausage sizzle.

Sign up to be a volunteer https://zurl.co/Ykw7g and choose your preferred location. It’s a great way to make a difference while enjoying a day of community spirit.

👉 Click the link https://zurl.co/Ykw7g Fill out your details, and the DANII Team will provide you all the details.

We need you help!💜

Please reach out to the DANII Team:
Email: team@danii.org.au
Call: 0455 905 904 for any questions or concerns.

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Level 1/6 Moore Avenue
Lindfield, NSW
2070

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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+61455905904

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The DANII Foundation (supporting Type 1 Diabetes) was established in 2012 by parents Donna and Brian Meads-Barlow as a legacy to their 17 year old daughter Daniella following her sudden passing in 2011 as a result of a night time hypoglycaemic episode - a diabetes complication more widely known as “Dead in Bed” syndrome. Danii went to bed a happy, healthy teenager, but sometime during the night, her blood glucose levels (BGL’s) fell so low that she became unresponsive and was unable to alert her parents that something was terribly wrong. Danii’s BGL’s fell to such a critically low level that she experienced convulsions, pushing her into a coma, and causing her death – alone and in silence. On learning that there was technology overseas that could have prevented Danii’s death, her parents knew what they had to do: through their own tragedy, they had to do everything possible to prevent another life being cut short. Through her passing, Danii gave her parents a parting gift: the inspiration to create a lasting legacy in her name and the courage to offer today’s T1D’s the care and safety they need to help them manage their diabetes and in doing so, help them live a normal, long and enjoyable life. DANII’s principal aims are to raise awareness of potentially fatal hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia (DKA), and to deliver globally an affordable alert device to provide support, security and peace of mind for the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D). The Foundation believes this technology – a continuous glucose monitor and alert system, should be readily available and affordable to every single person in Australia, and around the globe living with type ONE diabetes.

Our Vision - A world where people with type 1 diabetes live without fear of never waking up.

Our Mission - To make affordable, life-saving alert technology a reality for ALL people living with Type ONE diabetes and those insulin dependent. To educate the wider public and advocate for a Type ONE community.

Our Values - Innovative, compassionate, inspirational, caring, driven, brave.