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Kalani Hancock (1) and her sister Avalee (4) are part of a world-first study looking at changes in blood sugar patterns in very young children at risk of Diabetes. Dr Aveni Haynes from The Kids Research Institute Australia and Perth Children's Hospital is part of the team leading this ground breaking study.

Research roundup

Take a look at some of the published research to come out of the Children's Diabetes Centre recently.

Immunogenicity and safety of one or two doses of the quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine MenACWY-TT given alone or with the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in toddlers: A phase III, open-label, randomised study

We evaluated the immunogenicity and safety of 1 and 2 doses of MenACWY-TT, given alone or co-administered with PCV13 in toddlers.

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.

Value of serology in predicting Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in young children with cystic fibrosis

erology, predicting, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, young children, cystic fibrosis

Congratulations Honours scholarship recipients

The Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre; A JDRF Global Centre of Excellence (the Centre), announces inaugural Honours Scholarships for students dedicated to type 1 diabetes research.

Dr Amelia Harray on ABC Radio

Did you hear our head of nutrition research Dr Amelia Harray on ABC Radio recently? Listen to Amelia discuss tips to limit sugar on Halloween PLUS

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.

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.

The diabetes trial changing lives

Seventeen-year-old Andrew says he has a better handle on managing his type 1 diabetes since taking part in an at-home research trial involving a sophisticated new pump system. Watch Andrew, his mum Leeanne and The Kids researcher Professor Tim Jones discuss the trial on Today Tonight.