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Type 1 diabetes National Screening Pilot launches in WA

Did you know that 9 out of 10 children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have no family history of the condition?

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COVID Update August 2022

We have been advised by the Department of Infectious Diseases at Perth Children's Hospital and the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at The Kids Research Institute Australia that COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for young children aged 6 months to 4 years with type 1 diabetes.

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Covid Vaccination Statement

Re: Recommendations from the Diabetes and Endocrinology Department at Perth Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Diabetes Centre at The Kids Research Institute Australia regarding COVID-19 vaccination for children with diabetes

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Medtronic 780G Exciting News!

Medtronic have announced the release of the new Medtronic pump – the 780G with Smartguard features.

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JDRF one talk with Prof Liz Davis

JDRF ONE TALK WITH... PROFESSOR LIZ DAVIS  Tune into JDRF Australia instagram page Wednesday 20 October from 3PM WST to hear our Co-Director Professor Liz Davis chat about the diabetes research she's involved in and why she does it. JDRF Australia (@jdrfaus) • Instagram photos and videos

Scientific Launch Speakers

Scientific Launch Speakers Professor Liz Davis @ProfLizDavis  @CDCTelethonKids Professor Davis is the Co-Director of the JDRF Global Centre of Excellence in Diabetes Research at The Kids Research Institute Australia and Head of the Department of

Scientific Forum Agenda

Virtual Scientific Launch Day: Wednesday 1 December 2021 (Australia) Time: 7am Australian WST/ 10am Australian EDST / 12pm NZ DST North America: Tuesday 30 November 2021 3pm Pacific Standard Time/ 5pm Mountain Standard Time/ 6pm Eastern Standard

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Hybrid Closed Loop insulin delivery system has potential to restore hypoglycaemia awareness

Short term use of a hybrid closed loop system might preferentially benefit people with type 1 diabetes who have impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia (IAH), according to new research from the Children's Diabetes Centre.

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Diabetes and the new school year

It is important to make sure your school has an up-to-date diabetes management plan now that school has begun.

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New clinics for younger children

In order to meet the rising needs of all children with type 1 diabetes and their families in WA, PCH's Diabetes Service will offer additional clinics in 2021.