Population-level ecological studies show type 1 diabetes incidence is inversely correlated with ambient ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels. We conducted a nested case–control study using administrative datasets to test this association at the individual level. ...

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• 2021
• September 2021

We demonstrate a distinct gut virome profile in infants of mothers with type 1 diabetes, which may influence health outcomes later in life ...

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• 2020
• March 2020

Introduction of subsidized CGM showed early improvement in psychosocial and glycemic outcomes in patients and their families in Western Australia ...

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• 2019
• October 2019

To examine if skin autofluorescence differed in early adulthood between individuals with type 1 diabetes and age-matched controls and to ascertain if sAF aligned with risk for kidney disease. ...

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• 2021
• May 2021

o update and extend a previous cross-sectional international comparison of glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes. Methods: Data were obtained for 520,392 children and adults with type 1 diabetes from 17 population and five clinic-based data sources in countries or regions between 2016 and 2020. ...

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• 2022
• May 2022

Managing the care regimen for Type 1 Diabetes is challenging for emerging adults, as they take on greater responsibility for self-management. A diverse range of models of care have been implemented to improve safety and quality of care during transition between paediatric and adult services. However, evidence about acceptability and effectiveness of these is limited. ...

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• 2023
• July 2023

This review provides a structured approach to assist in formulating person-specific exercise management plans for young people with T1D ...

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• 2019
• June 2019

Elevated levels of emotional difficulties among school students with T1D and variable levels of support from school staff to assist these students to manage their diabetes at school ...

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• 2018
• August 2018

The objective was to examine the incidence of childhood type 1 diabetes in Western Australia from 1985-2010. ...

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• 2012
• November 2012

Keely Leanne Bebbington Fried KB LF MClinPsych/PhD BSc DipEd MSpEd EdD McCusker Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes Senior Research Fellow 08 6319 1766 08 6319 1480 keely.bebbington@telethonkids.org.au Leanne.Fried@telethonkids.org.au ...

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Community sport coaches in Western Australia lack an understanding, the confidence, and knowledge in supporting young people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study aims to identify what T1D educational resources are required to upskill coaches in Western Australia.  ...

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• 2023
• November 2023

Dietary fat and protein impact postprandial hyperglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Glucoregulatory hormones are also known to modulate gastric emptying and may contribute to this effect. ...

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• 2022
• January 2022