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Our country kids are doing well

Research has shown that no matter where our patients reside in WA, whether it be remote or metropolitan based, the ongoing management of diabetes is the same.

Diabetes Camp changes for 2016-2017

You may have heard we're moving to our new home at Perth Children's Hospital later this year, sadly this means we've had to cancel our camps.

For all of our budding young actors…

We are looking to create exciting new online resources for our families to utilise, which will include how-to videos, as well as patient perspective interviews.

Smartphone donations

The Diabetes Research Team is requesting donations of old iPhones for a new study investigating the effect of real time CGM on every day diabetes management.

The Importance of Breakfast

Don't skip breakfast. Having breakfast establishes a healthy eating routine which is important both for weight control and for brain development in children.

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.

Diabetes education at home trial

We recently ran a study to compare the traditional model of care with a family-friendly, slower-paced, home-based alternative.

Driving and Diabetes

Getting a driver's license is an important milestone for a young adult in terms of gaining independence, including young people with diabetes.

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.