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The ticking time-bomb of diabetes

University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ researchers have warned that too many people are either unknowingly living with diabetes, at significant risk of developing the life-threatening condition, or simply ignoring the obvious warning signs ­– and may be setting themselves up for serious and debilitating illness down the track.

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Grant support for crucial health and medical research

The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ has been awarded $6 million for six research projects to investigate issues including fertility, mastitis and orthopaedic infections.

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Searching for the genetic cause of T1D and new treatments

The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ has received two Pilot and Innovation Awards from JDRF to support new innovative directions for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF is the leading supporter of type 1 diabetes research in the world. 

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Taking on type 2: Research Tuesdays

Deadly vascular problems are common for people with type 2 diabetes. In this month’s Research Tuesday’s lecture, the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ’s Khalia Primer will talk about her research into finding out the underlying reasons why so many T2D sufferers experience complications.

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$15 million for ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ-led medical research

The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ has been awarded more than $15 million in research grants from the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) to support targeted research on new ways to address risk factors for chronic and complex diseases.

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New guidelines for children and adolescents with T2D

A team of paediatric specialists, including an expert from the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, has produced new guidelines regarding assessment and management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Australian and New Zealand children and adolescents.

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Testosterone to prevent type 2 diabetes in men – promising, but no quick fix

A national Australian study led by the University of Ade