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Sisters strive to succeed

Ashlyn and Kayleigh have much more in common than being siblings – they both excel in their chosen sport and live with type 1 diabetes. We spoke to the sisters about juggling exercise and diabetes.

Welcome Craig!

There’s a new face in Perth Children’s Hospital’s diabetes clinic – meet consultant paediatric endocrinologist Dr Craig Taplin! We asked Craig a few questions to help to get to know him better and find out what drew him to Perth.

New diabetes testing program

Have you seen the recent news about Type1Screen, a free new nationwide program that aims to better detect a child's risk of developing type 1 diabetes?

Diabetes Service wins major award

Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Service has been named a Centre of Excellence (COE) and Tertiary Level Diabetes Service with the National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC).

Festive food

We asked Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Amelia Harray, for her top nutrition tips and recipe suggestions to help you enjoy food and stay on track with managing diabetes over Christmas.

Leeuwin adventure a real hit

During the school holidays, Diabetes WA supported three young adults to join the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Youth Explorer Voyage aboard the STS Leeuwin II.

Professor Davis wins Diabetes Australia award

Professor Liz Davis, Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Perth Children’s Hospital is one of three diabetes leaders to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award from Diabetes Australia.

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COVID-19 resources

We know many families have questions about the risk of COVID-19 to children with type 1 diabetes. To address these questions, Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic has provided information and resources to help you navigate this tricky period.