Advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) therapy with the Medtronic MiniMed™ 780G system improves glycemia; however, the clinical outcomes in younger children remain less established. This pilot study aimed to explore the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics in very young children on AHCL. Children between 2 and 7 years of age and on insulin pump therapy were recruited. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2024
• March 2024

Technology use, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pump therapy, is associated with improved outcomes in youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In 2017 CGM was universally funded for youth with T1D in Australia. In contrast, pump access is primarily accessed through private health insurance, self-funding or philanthropy. ...

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• 2023
• August 2023

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. ...

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• 2023
• May 2023

A 28-year-old man with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) was found to be heterozygous for the GNRH1 p.R31C mutation, reported in the literature as pathogenic and dominant. The same mutation was found in his son at birth, but the testing of the infant at 64 days confirmed the hormonal changes associated with minipuberty. ...

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• 2023
• May 2023

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. ...

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• Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre

  Nirubasini Paramalingam BSc (Hons), Dip H Ed (Nursing), Grad Cert (Diab Edu) Clinical research co-ordinator Niru graduated in 1980 from the ...

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Contact us For general inquiries including collaborations, please contact Senior Program Manager Jess Sheppard: Phone: (08) 6456 4616 Email: ...

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The Big Questions Hypoglycaemia diabetes complications Research Contact us In Australia, about two new cases of type 1 diabetes are diagnosed every ...

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