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Access to the new Dexom 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.
The G6 allows for 10-day sensor wear without requiring blood glucose calibrations and can pair with the Tandem t:slim pump and has been added to the NDSS CGM subsidy list on January 18 for Tandem pump users only at this stage.
New school year and diabetes
It is important to make sure your school has an up-to-date diabetes management plan, an essential document that guides how schools support students with diabetes, now that school has begun.
Diabetes burnout - what is it?
“I’m done with diabetes! It doesn’t matter what I do, nothing works! I don't care anymore.” Have you experienced these thoughts or feelings? If so, you or your child may be experiencing diabetes burnout.
CGM study kicks off
Meet Winter and Fox. The siblings are the first two participants in Australia to become involved in a new study using CGM for measuring blood glucose levels in children at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
Research participation study
We acknowledge that there are many reasons as to why people choose whether or not to participate in research and we would like to explore if these are the same for those living with type 1 diabetes in WA.
Tune in to hear Liz's podcast
Have you had the chance to listen to JDRF Australia’s T1D Tune In interview with Professor Liz Davis? Host Andrew Geoghegan spoke to Liz about the challenges of exercising with diabetes.
New study: Low-carb diets
We are hoping to learn from parents and carers about how they implement low-carbohydrate diets and the benefits they find in managing their child’s type 1 diabetes.
New Telethon Kids Discovery Schools Program
We have just launched the Telethon Kids Discovery Centre Schools Program for 2021. The program is FREE for Terms 1 and 2 and is a great opportunity for schools to pilot an educational science excursion at no cost.
