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Directing immune development to curb sky-rocketing disease

Once upon a time it was infectious diseases like polio, measles or tuberculosis that most worried parents. With these threats now largely under control, parents face a new challenge – sky-rocketing rates of non-infectious diseases such as asthma, allergies and autism.

What life is like living with type 1 diabetes

Every decision a child with type 1 diabetes makes can impact on their blood glucose levels.

The effect of oral insulin on subcutaneous insulin requirements and glycaemia in T1DM

Liz Tim Davis Jones MBBS FRACP PhD MBBS DCH FRACP MD Co-director of Children’s Diabetes Centre Co-head, Diabetes and Obesity Research Co-director of

Using continuous glucose monitoring to detect early dysglycaemia in children participating in the ENDIA study (Sub Protocol)

Aveni Liz Haynes Davis BA (Hons), MBBChir, MA (Cantab), PhD MBBS FRACP PhD Principal Research Fellow Co-director of Children’s Diabetes Centre

Type 1 Diabetes

A lifelong auto-immune condition that can affect anyone, but is most commonly diagnosed in childhood.

Move to Improve: Co-Designing a Hospital-Based Physical Activity Program for Children With Chronic Health Conditions

Physical activity can support physical and mental health among children living with chronic health conditions; however, programmes must be tailored to their specific needs to support participation.

Distinct Enterovirus Antigen Landscape in Children With Islet Autoimmunity

Enteroviruses (EVs) have long been implicated in the development of islet autoimmunity (IA) and type 1 diabetes. However, given the ubiquity of EV infections in children, disease susceptibility is likely driven by host-specific immune responses rather than viral exposure alone.

Psychosocial aspects of early detection in type 1 diabetes: Language matters, decision making and support needs

The potential implementation of early type 1 diabetes (T1D) detection pathways, encompassing autoantibody screening and longitudinal monitoring, raises important psychosocial considerations for ethical, person-centred care. This review summarises evidence on the psychosocial impact of early T1D detection, identifying key evidence gaps and recommendations for integrating psychosocial support. 

Understanding parents' perspectives of repeated blinded continuous glucose monitoring in children with early-stage type 1 diabetes and an affected first-degree relative

To explore the lived experiences of parents of children at risk of type 1 diabetes undergoing repeated blinded continuous glucose monitoring. Since 2021, children with persistent islet autoimmunity in the Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity study have been invited to participate in a sub-study involving blinded Dexcom G6 CGM.

Glucose Metrics During School Hours in Primary School-Aged Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Population-Based Cohort Study

School time represents a significant component of overall glycaemia for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and glucose levels during instructional time may be important for optimising academic progress. There is, however, limited literature regarding glycaemia during school hours. This study aimed to evaluate glucose levels during school in primary school-aged children with T1D in Western Australia (WA) and to compare these with non-school days.