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Validation of Physical Activity Assessment in Type 1 Diabetes – an Essential Step to Incorporating Systematic Measurement of Activity as the Standard of Care in Youth

Liz Tim Davis Jones MBBS FRACP PhD MBBS DCH FRACP MD Co-director of Children’s Diabetes Centre Co-head, Diabetes and Obesity Research Co-director of

Helen Clapin

DiabHQ Project Manager; Data Theme Lead

Liz Davis

Co-director of Children’s Diabetes Centre

Five things that may surprise you about type 1 diabetes

Professor Liz Davis reveals five things you might not know about type 1 diabetes.

Handing over the reins: letting teens take charge

"This system definitely helped with my diabetes management, especially overnight, and helped to keep my blood sugars as stable as possible which was fantastic,"

Local researchers lead biggest ‘artificial pancreas’ outpatient study

The Children’s Diabetes Centre at The Kids Research Institute Australia is leading the longest and largest at-home trial of a hybrid closed-loop insulin pump system.

New funding targets diabetes and heart disease health service gaps

Researchers will work with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women in SA to devise better ways to care for women at risk of pregnancy complications caused by diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

PhD pathway program ensuring bright future for clinical research in WA

Two outstanding Perth Children’s Hospital clinicians will be supported to pursue a career in medical research, paving the way for more clinician-scientists in Western Australia.

Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes and Early Worsening of Diabetic Retinopathy in Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Following Rapid and Large Glycemic Improvements

Automated insulin delivery (AID) improves glycemia in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). However, concern remains about early worsening of diabetic retinopathy (EWDR) following rapid and large glycemic improvements. This study evaluated diabetic retinopathy (DR) outcomes in adolescents and young adults with T1D (aged 10-30 years) following AID initiation.

Automated Insulin Delivery Is Associated with Reduced Hospital Admissions and Costs for Acute Diabetes Complications in Children with Type 1 Diabetes

This study evaluated the association between insulin regimen, hospitalization for acute diabetes complications, and related health care costs in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Hospital admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis or hypoglycemia between January 5, 2022, and April 30, 2024, were analyzed in Western Australian children with T1D. Admissions due to newly diagnosed T1D were excluded. Incidence rate ratios were calculated using generalized estimating equations, adjusted for age, diabetes duration, and socioeconomic status.