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Leading the T1D revolution

London Olympics torchbearer Gavin Griffiths is living proof that a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis is no obstacle to making the most out of life.

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Phone Requests for prescriptions

We can work together during normal appointments to make sure prescriptions are written, so please ask us if you need a prescription during clinic time.

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Work and diabetes

Whether you are going for your first job since being diagnosed with diabetes, or going back to work with diabetes, there are a few things to consider.

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Do you need more insulin for the protein and fat in your meal?

Current Type 1 Diabetes management guidelines recommend adjusting insulin doses for food based on the amount of carbohydrate eaten at each meal.

New patient folder

Our new and improved patient folder is a comprehensive resource to help families navigate a new type 1 diabetes diagnosis, now and into the future.

Food and nutrition

Discover essential insights on food and nutrition for Type 1 Diabetes, from carb counting to meal planning.

Research

Participant and caregiver perspectives on health feedback from a healthy lifestyle check

The usual output following health consultations from paediatric services is a clinical letter to the referring professional or primary care provider, with a copy sent to the patient's caregiver. There is little research on how patients and caregivers perceive the letter content.

School experience studies

Besides the challenges associated with their teenage years, adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) encounter additional challenges of having a chronic condition.

Student opportunities

The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre is looking for new Higher Degree Research Candidates to join our teams from 2024.

Nutrition

Our researchers are trying to learn more about 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.