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Congratulations to Dr Mary Abraham from the Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre and Perth Children's Hospital, who has been awarded the prestigious Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) Lindsey Baudinet Rising Star Award in T1D Research.
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National Diabetes Week (Q&A with Dr Keely Bebbington)For National Diabetes Week, we sat down with Dr Keely Bebbington to talk about her amazing work in research.
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Physical Activity StudyThe Diabetes Research Team of the Department of Endocrinology is looking at identifying a questionnaire that we can use in clinic to measure and understand the types of physical activity, young people with type 1 diabetes, are involved in.
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Diabetes Research WA Grant for Dr Mary AbrahamPerth researchers have been awarded new West Australian funding to launch a pilot study into the use of oral insulin in type 1 diabetes – a medication intervention that could be a game-changer for those with the chronic condition.
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Hybrid-Closed loop system improves quality of lifeNew Insulin delivery technology improves quality of life and offers better glucose control in young people living with type 1 diabetes.
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Aussies publish first RCT of hybrid closed loop systemsA world-first clinical trial has shown young people with type 1 diabetes have better glycaemic control and quality of life while on hybrid closed loop (HCL) systems versus conventional treatments, Australian endocrinologists say.
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Dexcom G6 Early Access Program UpdateThe Dexcom G6 Early Access Program has so far been a huge success. The program commenced in May, and offered early access to the Dexcom G6 system to eligible patients.
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New The Kids Discovery Schools ProgramWe have just launched the Telethon Kids Discovery Centre Schools Program for 2021. The program is FREE for Terms 1 and 2 and is a great opportunity for schools to pilot an educational science excursion at no cost.
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Save the date: CONNECT cuppa catch upWe will be hosting a CONNECT cuppa catch up with the Diabetes Team on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The event provides an opportunity to hear about the Centre’s research as well as chat to our researchers about their work.
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BANDIT trial updateThe Children’s Diabetes Centre has had a few inquiries about the new BANDIT trial, based in Melbourne, and whether we are involved. Currently, the trial is only open to people who live in Victoria.The Centre is involved in other Australian studies aiming to better understand diabetes.