Gut microbiota and type 1 diabetes: a new hope for treatment?
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common chronic conditions in children, with the first evidence of autoimmunity...
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Intensive insulin therapy for children in early primary school: The narratives of parents, school teachers and diabetes educators
The number of early primary school (EPS) children (aged 4–8 years) with type 1 diabetes (T1D) rises each year.1 The current recommended...
Ramadan: a practical approach for diabetes educators
The holy month of Ramadan falls between Monday 12 April and Tuesday 11 May in 2021. The Islamic Council of Victoria...
Dosing for Protein and Fat in Type 1 Diabetes: The OzDAFNE experience
Research has shown that high protein and high fat meals cause delayed hyperglycaemia in some people with type1 diabetes....
The role of dietary protein in the development of diabetes-related kidney disease: Is a high protein diet safe?
Kidney disease is a major complication of suboptimally managed diabetes, second only to cardiovascular disease in its contribution to the increased...
Planning for end of life care with older people with diabetes: hiding death in metaphors
Diabetes is a leading cause of death worldwide.1 It is a chronic, progressive condition that affects quality of life, life trajectory and...
Diabetes Education, the Quadruple Aim and Health Coaching – a perfect match
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the 21st century’s major health challenges and are the leading cause of death globally. According to...
Comparison of a smartphone application blood glucose management system with standard clinic care in women with gestational diabetes mellitus
Background: Optimal glycaemic management in women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) improves pregnancy outcomes. Current...
Managing the ups and downs from dietary protein and fat: The John Hunter Children’s Hospital Approach in type 1 diabetes care
It is well known that optimal glycaemic management is essential in the prevention of acute and chronic complications of type 1 diabetes (T1D). A...