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Indigenous peoples in high income countries are disproportionately affected by Type 2 Diabetes. Socioeconomic disadvantages and inadequate access to appropriate healthcare are important contributors.

The Children's Diabetes Centre's research into Type 1 diabetes, childhood onset Type 2 diabetes and obesity aims to improve the lives of children and adolescents affected by these conditions.

Research

The year 2013 saw the progress in our research from purely lab-based studies towards taking a step closer to translational research.

Research

Collecting DNA samples from Australian families affected by diabetes.

Research

The Serum & Plasma bank was established to provide a store of samples from subjects with diabetes as well as their families.

Research

Our research focuses on what are the best ways for patients with Type 1 Diabetes to exercise safely. We aim to develop clinical guidelines that provide improved advice for patients and educate patients on how to prevent hypos during and after exercise.

Research

This study will tell us if the use of a hybrid closed loop system can improve awareness of hypoglycaemia.

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Co-head, Diabetes and Obesity Research

News & Events

Recent diabetes technology is helping 12-year-old Drina keep on top of her condition and be independent, while significantly easing the disease burden on her family.

News & Events

The Centre is currently involved in an international effort to develop revolutionary closed- loop 'artificial pancreas' technology. It is also leading a multi-centre Australian trial of these portable devices at home in young people with diabetes.