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Hybrid Closed Loop and Difficult Foods Study

Managing blood glucose levels with different foods can be challenging. Our research team would like to know how the hybrid closed loop system, deals with these foods, compared to standard pump therapy.

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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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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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Should I send my child to school?

With Term 2 commencing this week, many parents are unsure as to whether to send their child with type 1 diabetes back to school. To assist parents with their own decision-making process, it is important to consider the individual risks and benefits for each family.

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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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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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Aveni awarded a JDRF fellowship

Congratulations to Children’s Diabetes Centre’s Dr Aveni Haynes on being awarded a JDRF Postdoctoral Fellowship to inform type 1 diabetes prevention strategies by investigating early blood glucose abnormalities in at-risk children.

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New position to help roll out schools program

A Clinical Nurse Specialist position within Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Service has been funded as part of the Federal Government’s new Type 1 Diabetes Management in School program.

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T2D now being diagnosed in children as young as six

Children as young as six years old are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, according to Perth endocrinologists who are calling for early screening of at-risk groups.