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Kids have a 'wild' time at diabetes camp

Kids living with type 1 diabetes got to hang out with peers and have a lot of fun at the Diabetes WA and Perth Children’s Hospital kids’ camp in Bicton recently.

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Crippa's Footy Clinic

Diabetes Research Western Australia (DRWA) are inviting children aged 6-16 living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to join West Coast Eagles forward Jamie Cripps for a fun-filled footy clinic. 

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Advanced hybrid closed loop in paediatric population technology study

Our researchers are looking for young children with type 1 diabetes who are using an insulin pump, to take part in the advanced hybrid closed loop in paediatric (HyCLIP) population study. 

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Dr Keely Bebbington awarded a JDRF fellowship

Congratulations to the Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre’s Dr Keely Bebbington on being awarded a JDRF Rebecca Davies Clinical Research Fellowship for her research that aims to prevent the onset of anxiety in children with T1D and their families.

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New Study: Self Compassion for young people

Study: Self-Compassion for Young People with Type 1 Diabetes PARTICIPANTS NEEDED:  We are looking for young Australians 14-17 years with type 1

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Christmas nutrition tips

We asked our nutrition research lead and Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Amelia Harray, for her advice on how to enjoy food and stay on track with managing type 1 diabetes over Christmas.

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Diabetes burnout - what is it?

Diabetes burnout is a state in which someone with diabetes grows tired of managing their condition, may ignore it for a period or become disengaged with diabetes management.

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Access to the new Dexcom G6 sensor

Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic has had a few queries about the new Dexcom G6 sensor, which recently became available in Australia.

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Keeping on track over the summer break

Swimming safety Remember that your pump should not be disconnected for more than two hours at a time — if you disconnect your pump for swimming,