The KidsAP02 study, developed by Roman Hovorka’s group (Department of Paediatrics and Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science), compares an artificial pancreas with current sensor-augmented pump therapy for treatment of type 1 diabetes in very young children. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, they led an international team of researchers and recruited 74 children […]
Webinar – Screening for type 1 diabetes: why is it needed?
Screening of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in prone families in relation to autoantibodies can provide an opportunity to educate and prepare families for disease symptoms and prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a dangerous and even deadly condition. Furthermore, therapeutic interventions under clinical development could significantly delay the onset of T1D and potentially stop the disease from […]
Remembering David Brian Dunger – funeral and donation details
For those unable to join in person, Professor David Dunger’s funeral will have a live webcast – please do join using the details below. https://www.obitus.com Username duni5706 Password 560103 Service details: Remembering David Brian Dunger Service date Friday 6th August Time 12:00 If you would like to make a donation, please follow the link […]
Research: Long-term vascular complications in young people with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes
Professor Dunger and his team have a new study looking into the vascular complications of Type 1 diabetes (T1D). The overall aim of this project is to obtain data through NHS data systems, and in particular the National Diabetes Audit, concerning complications outcomes in young adults with T1D (20-40 years), who were previously recruited to cohort […]