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Find out what the Children's Diabetes Centre is and what research it is conducting.

Pump Comparison tool

Pump Comparison tool . This easy-to-use updated comparison tool is designed to help you pick the right device for your family.

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T1D and COVID-19: what have we seen so far and what do we expect?

We know many families have questions about the risk of COVID-19 to children with type 1 diabetes. To address these questions, Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic has provided information and resources to help you navigate this tricky period.

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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked some of the research team to share why science is the key to success and their tips for encouraging girls who want to pursue a career in STEM.

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A recipe for success in managing type 1 diabetes for teenagers

An innovative cooking program, the first of its kind in Australia, is being offered at Perth Children’s Hospital, combining nutrition education and practical cooking skills for teenagers living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

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Resolving respite issues

One of the biggest challenges of having a child with a chronic illness during social isolation is the lack of respite for parents.

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New Dexcom G6 receives TGA approval

The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use in Australia.

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New study to look at telehealth and diabetes care

Due to COVID-19, diabetes clinics across WA run by the Diabetes Service at Perth Children's Hospital are now using telehealth. We would like to take this opportunity to evaluate the use of telehealth for clinics.

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Diabetes stigma study

The aim of this study is to explore the experience of stigma in adolescents with type 1 diabetes and its association with diabetes self-management and glycaemic control.

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Would you like to test our new exercise app?

Our research team have been working with young people with type 1 diabetes to design and develop an app that contains guidelines and advice for what to do when you are being physically active.