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Who are our mental health and school researchers and what do they do?

A new ongoing Q & A series focusing on different research themes within the Children’s Diabetes Centre - focus: mental health and schools teams.

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Toddlers and diabetes

Caring for a child with type 1 diabetes is challenging, and perhaps even more so when the child is a toddler. Mindful of this and considering the unique needs of families caring for very young children with type 1 diabetes, PCH's Diabetes Clinic is currently

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Face-to-face clinics set to resume

With COVID-19 currently under control in WA, Perth Children's Hospital's diabetes Service is beginning to plan for a return to best practice face-to-face care in clinics in the coming months.

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Hospital: Don't keep kids away

Doctors are urging parents not to risk their child becoming seriously ill by avoiding taking them to hospital or a GP surgery because of coronavirus. Story by The West Australian featuring Professor Liz Davis.

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Welcome Craig!

There’s a new face in Perth Children’s Hospital’s diabetes clinic – meet consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Craig Taplin! We asked Craig a few questions to help to get to know him better and find out what drew him to Perth.

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Leeuwin adventure a real hit

During the school holidays, Diabetes WA supported three young adults to join the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Youth Explorer Voyage aboard the STS Leeuwin II.

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Kids 'rock' out at diabetes camp

Diabetes WA and Perth Children’s Hospital’s recent camp proved to be a “rock-star” hit for kids living with type 1 diabetes.

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What is DACS?

DACS – Diabetes Ambulatory Care Service – is a new model of care at Perth Children’s Hospital for children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

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Combating glucose rises after meals - new study

Participants are needed for a new Children's Diabates Centre study looking at the patterns in glucose rise after meals.

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Community forum and symposium a big success

The Children’s Diabetes Centre was honoured to have leading international experts Laurel Messer and Professor Mike Riddell as guest speakers at its community forum and research symposium recently.