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World Diabetes Day

It may only have been a matter of months since Abby Carlon was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes but already the 10-year-old knows more than most about the condition. That’s because she’s always kept an eye out for her little sister Mia who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was three.

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Welcome to the team Amelia!

We’re super excited to welcome Dr Amelia Harray to our research team. Amelia looks forward to strengthening the focus on food research to help children with type 1 diabetes and their families.

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Spots available for diabetes self-efficacy group

Perth Children's Hospital's upcoming diabetes self-efficacy group has availability for children with type 1 diabetes aged five to 10 years.

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The reality of having a child with type 1 diabetes

At every meal, Candice Carlon counts the carbs in her daughter Mia’s food. When Mia started pre-kindy, she stayed with her every day for six months.

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Testing how much protein is needed to prevent overnight hypos which can happen after exercise

We're testing how much protein is needed to prevent overnight hypos which can happen after exercise

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Wellbeing study needs you!

Young people are needed for a new Children's Diabetes Centre research study that aims to improve the mental health of teens with type 1 diabetes.

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Technology proves a gamechanger

Heidi Bucktin likes to think of her family’s life as pre and post continuous glucose monitoring – that’s how markedly different the two periods are in their journey of living with a child with type 1 diabetes.

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Being active is key to heart health

Did you know that regular exercise can literally add years to the lives of children living with Type 1 Diabetes?

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Jazmyn's journey begins

Ten-year-old Jazmyn Kalin’s diabetes journey may have only just begun but she is taking it all in her stride, administering her own insulin needles and even learning about carbs.

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Community Conversation August 7

Members of the diabetes community are invited to have their say on research participation at a Community Conversation this Tuesday, August 7.