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Diabetes research the big winner at this year’s Raine Awards

Children’s Diabetes Centre researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia are among the big winners of prestigious Raine Medical Research Foundation Awards.

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,"

Cholesterol and blood pressure drugs help teens with diabetes

The study involved screening young people to learn more about the development of long-term kidney, eye and cardiovascular complications in adolescents with T1D.

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.

Managing the mental health impact of diabetes

Exploring the link between diabetes and mental health. Story by The West Australian featuring Dr Keely Bebbington.

Meet Perth's final ENDIA participant

Australia’s biggest study into the causes of type 1 diabetes reached a significant milestone when its last Perth-based participant was born recently.

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.

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.

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.

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.