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Autoantibodies to pancreatic islet antigens identify young children at high risk of type 1 diabetes. On a background of genetic susceptibility, islet autoimmunity is thought to be driven by environmental factors, of which enteric viruses are prime candidates.

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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.

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Congratulations to four outstanding early-career researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, who have been awarded BrightSpark Foundation fellowships and project funding for 2026.

Read about Biostatistician Grant Smith at the Children's Diabetes Centre.

We are trying to understand what underlies mental health problems in young people with diabetes, with a school-related focus, and how we can best treat them.

Our research focuses on what are the best ways for patients with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely.

Much of our research focuses on the safety and the use of emerging technologies for insulin pumps and other diabetes treatment technology.

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.

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Innovative new digital platform set to transform diabetes care for WA families.

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The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre; a Breakthrough T1D Centre of Excellence is excited the announce the latest round of seed funding recipients.