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Perth's active T1D community

Despite the unseasonal weather, good turnouts were recorded for recent events organised by PMH and Diabetes WA.

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Leading the T1D revolution

London Olympics torchbearer Gavin Griffiths is living proof that a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis is no obstacle to making the most out of life.

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Phone Requests for prescriptions

We can work together during normal appointments to make sure prescriptions are written, so please ask us if you need a prescription during clinic time.

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Work and diabetes

Whether you are going for your first job since being diagnosed with diabetes, or going back to work with diabetes, there are a few things to consider.

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Do you need more insulin for the protein and fat in your meal?

Current Type 1 Diabetes management guidelines recommend adjusting insulin doses for food based on the amount of carbohydrate eaten at each meal.

Our team

The JDRF Global Centre of Excellence is being driven by two of Australia’s leading diabetes researchers and clinicians, Professors Liz Davis and Tim Jones based at The Kids Research Institute Australia and Perth Children’s Hospital.

New patient folder

Our new and improved patient folder is a comprehensive resource to help families navigate a new type 1 diabetes diagnosis, now and into the future.

Food and nutrition

Discover essential insights on food and nutrition for Type 1 Diabetes, from carb counting to meal planning.

Research

The COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare systems in Africa: A scoping review of preparedness, impact and response

The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems in both developed and developing nations alike. Africa has one of the weakest health systems globally, but there is limited evidence on how the region is prepared for, impacted by and responded to the pandemic.

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Working with young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm: A qualitative study of australian general practitioners’ perspectives

General Practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in the identification and support of young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm; however, no studies have explored GPs’ perspectives, approaches, challenges, and resource needs when working with this cohort in an Australian setting.