Having Type 1 Diabetes can feel very lonely sometimes. There are days where it feels like no one can possibly understand what it's like to live with a condition that dictates so much of your life; but it doesn't need to be that way. Tackling these things with friends makes life so much easier. And tackling it with friends also in the same boat? Even better!

 

That's why we have decided to facilitate a support group for people with Type 1 Diabetes. In an informal, unstructured environment, you can meet people just like you, who understand the dizzying world of glucose levels, insulin injections, finger pricks, carb counting, and everything else that comes along with managing Type 1 Diabetes. Our Diabetes Educator Annette and Dietitian Angela will be available for discussion and questions, but essentially this is a chance for you to meet others in a casual catch-up, away from a clinical/medical setting.

 

We hope to make this Support Group an ongoing venture. For now, our first session will be held on April 3rd at Souths Leagues Club in Merewether (across and down the street from out Centre). Come along for a drink, a meal, or just to chat - partners are also encouraged to join. We will need to book tables, so an RSVP by Monday 1st April would be most appreciated. You can do so by calling us on (02) 4963 2323, messaging us on Facebook, or sending us an email by clicking the link below. We hope to see you there!

We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas Campbell to our Hunter Diabetes Centre team! Dr. Campbell is a Paediatric Endocrinologist, a specialty which sees him caring for young patients with diabetes and other endocrine issues.

 

Dr Thomas Campbell grew up in the Tweed Valley area of Northern NSW, receiving his degree at The University at Queensland. Training in general paediatrics at The Sydney Children's Hospital, Dr Campbell then went on to complete his paediatric endocrinology training at The Royal Children's Hospital in Brisbane. Since then, Dr Campbell has worked in many hospitals across NSW, including The Sydney Children's Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, The Centenary Hospital for Women & Children in Canberra, and John Hunter Children's Hospital here in Newcastle.

 

All of us here at Hunter Diabetes Centre are thrilled to have Dr Campbell on board, and welcome the diversity his specialty brings to our current range of diabetes services. Dr Campbell will be starting at our Centre on March 14th with follow-up dates to be confirmed.

 

When one clinical trial closes, another one opens. Hunter Diabetes Centre has now begun recruitment for a new clinical trial for seniors. We are testing an investigational vaccine for its effectiveness against diseases caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes lower respiratory infections. Most people recover quickly from these infections, but infants and young children, older adults and anyone with a compromised immune system may be at greater risk for more severe infections.

 

In order to complete this study, we need volunteers from the public. You may be eligible for this study if you are:

If you or someone you know meets the above criteria and are interested in participating in a clinical trial, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact our clinical trial coordinator Kate on (02) 4963 2323 (take option 1) or send an email by clicking the button below.