Diabetic Living Australia

Walking FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Since 28-year-old Eliza Bartlett was diagnosed with type 1 at the age of nine, she has used her diabetes as a driving factor to raise more than $100,000 for JDRF research. But, rather than fundraising by selling cupcakes and chocolates, this motivated, athletic and resilient woman from Adelaide has taken on – and conquered – two extreme walks.

“I have always been very competitive and I like to challenge myself,” explains the type 1 diabetes ambassador. “Adding this to

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