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Research focus areas

Epidemiology

The study of patterns, causes and effects of health and disease in different groups of people.

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Technology

The use of medical devices in the treatment of diabetes.

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Nutrition

The effect different types of food have on blood glucose levels and how to give the best insulin dose to manage a variety of foods.

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Mental health and wellbeing

What underlies mental health problems in young people with diabetes, with a school-related focus, and how we can best treat them.

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Exercise

Our research focuses on what are the best ways for patients with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely.

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Student opportunities

The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre is looking for new Higher Degree Research Candidates to join our teams.

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