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The Children’s Diabetes Centre showcased its progress in paediatric Type 1 Diabetes research at a JDRF Australia event held at The Kids Research Institute Australia recently.

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Coronavirus and children with T1D

Our co-director Professor Liz Davis spoke to JDRF Australia to answer COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes questions.

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Recruitment for AdDIT now complete

Young people diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes are at risk of complications from their diabetes including kidney, heart, eye and vascular disease.

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WA teenager with type 1 diabetes on a mission to become a pro-cyclist

A wiry tall teenager, who was struggling somewhat with his blood glucose control, he turned up on his trusty bike, and we had something in common to talk about.

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Low Carbohydrate Diets

Carbohydrate restriction is used by some individuals with type 1 diabetes to reduce glucose excursions after eating a meal.

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Diabete$ Re$earch in Au$tralia

It may surprise you to know that the Australian government has invested almost $300 million dollars since 2000 towards research and clinical trials for diabetes

A community-led, trauma-informed psychosocial intervention to improve health outcomes of children and young people with Type-1 diabetes

T1D can be a traumatic diagnosis for children and young people, and often involves strict adherence to painful treatments, comorbid mental health conditions, and shortened life expectancy.

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Have you got a copy of the new patient folder?

We recently launched our new and improved Children’s Diabetes Centre patient folder so don’t forget to ask for your own hard copy next time you visit the diabetes clinic at Perth Children’s Hospital.

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New app a handy tool for appointments

Outpatients with appointments at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) can now use WA Health’s first patient-facing app – Manage My Care – to access their appointment and referral information.

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CoDiab study

Kayla Hesketh is the first patient recruited to a new study being carried out by the Children’s Diabetes Centre and University Children’s Hospital Basel.