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Kids with diabetes should think beyond just carbs, according to The Kids Research Institute Australia senior dietitian Dr Amelia Harray.
You may have heard that Insulet has released the Omnipod DASH system in Australia. The DASH consists of a tubeless “pod” pump which pairs with a touchscreen Bluetooth® enabled controller.
Congratulations to PCH Diabetes who put up a challenge that was selected for the recent WA Health Hackathon Week.
The aim of this study is to describe the strategies used by competitive athletes with T1D to successfully manage their condition during sport and exercise.
We recognise that we can learn a lot from our families. This area of research looks at the reasons why families living with diabetes choose whether or not to participate in research.
Our type 1 diabetes community has said that one of the biggest challenges for young people participating in sport is that coaches do not know about or understand diabetes.
Besides the challenges associated with their teenage years, adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) encounter additional challenges of having a chronic condition.
Regular physical activity and exercise are important for youth and essential components of a healthy lifestyle. For youth with type 1 diabetes, regular physical activity can promote cardiovascular fitness, bone health, insulin sensitivity, and glucose management. However, the number of youth with type 1 diabetes who regularly meet minimum physical activity guidelines is low, and many encounter barriers to regular physical activity.
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence updated guidance for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in 2022, recommending that CGM be available to all people living with type 1 diabetes. Manufacturers can trade in the UK with Conformité Européenne (CE) marking without an initial national assessment. The regulatory process for CGM CE marking, in contrast to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) process, is described.
Tim Jones MBBS DCH FRACP MD Co-head, Diabetes and Obesity Research Co-head, Diabetes and Obesity Research Areas of research expertise: Diabetes