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Sleepovers and diabetes

Love them or hate them, but sleepovers are a popular pastime for children. Understandably, parents of children living with type 1 diabetes might be hesitant to leave them in someone else’s care for an extended period, but there are ways to ensure that everyone is prepared for a safe experience.

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PCH Schools visit

Our head of epidemiology research Dr Aveni Haynes and exercise researcher Dr Wayne Soon were lucky enough to be invited to Perth Children’s Hospital School to discuss type 1 diabetes and the research we are doing here at the Children’s Diabetes Centre.

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New video: Diabetes in Schools

Anthony and Zavier's mum Lucy talks about her contrasting school experiences in dealing with her sons' type 1 diabetes - with and without the support of the Diabetes in Schools program.

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BANDIT trial update

The Children’s Diabetes Centre has had a few inquiries about the new BANDIT trial, based in Melbourne, and whether we are involved. Currently, the trial is only open to people who live in Victoria.The Centre is involved in other Australian studies aiming to better understand diabetes.

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New study: Diabetes stress and coping strategies

The Children’s Diabetes Centre is investigating the ways young people, and their primary carers, cope with stressors associated with type 1 diabetes.

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New phone triage system

You may have noticed some changes to the phone triage system for Perth Children’s Hospital’s diabetes clinic recently.

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New app a handy tool for appointments

Outpatients with appointments at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) can now use WA Health’s first patient-facing app – Manage My Care – to access their appointment and referral information.

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Ashlyn's gold medal run

Big shout out to one of our regular research participants, Ashlyn, who goes to show that type 1 diabetes is no obstacle to achieving success in top-level sport.

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Diabetes in Schools update

Do you know that the clinical team at Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic can visit your child’s school to administer glucagon or camp education?

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Family history drives study

A family link to type 1 diabetes has seen twins Nina and Lara Buonvecchi pursue study in health science – and join the Children’s Diabetes Centre to complete their pracs.