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Animas pump offer

Insulin pump company Ypsomed Australia has announced an offer for families currently using an Animas Vibe.

Insulin pumps give better glycaemia outcomes for children than MDI

Children with type 1 diabetes using an insulin pump have better glycaemic control than to those using multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin, a new Children's Diabetes Centre study has found.

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.

Research roundup

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

PJs for a day to help sick kids

Eleven-year-old twins Grace and Lilyana Musca had never spent time in hospital when they decided to organise a pyjama day at Hocking Primary School to raise money for sick children earlier this year.

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.

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.

Meat matters

Type 1 diabetes patients require about 50 per cent more insulin with a high protein meal then with a low protein meal to maintain a stable blood glucose level, according to new research from the Children’s Diabetes Centre at The Kids Research Institute Australia.

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.

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.