A COMMUNITY BASED STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE WORK TASK PERFORMANCE IN YOUNG ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$180,649.00
Summary
This study will compare the outcomes of a 10 week twice a week community-based weight training program for young adults with Down syndrome with an art program. It will establish if a student-led exercise program can improve their performance of work tasks and their activity levels. Should the program prove beneficial, we aim to achieve the long-term outcome of exercise being implemented as a sustainable, inclusive recreation option for this group.
Optimization Of Glycaemic Control And Prevention Of Hypoglycaemia And Microvascular Complications In Children And Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$452,051.00
Summary
Type 1 diabetes is a complex life-long disease that has onset in the young and carries a significant burden. Good management is crucial as it helps prevent the serious long term complications of the disease such as blindness and kidney disease. Low blood glucose or hypoglycaemia is a common side effect of insulin treatment. This research aims to explore ways to treat the disease more effectively, prevent hypoglycaemia and other diabetes complications and in so doing improve the outcomes for youn ....Type 1 diabetes is a complex life-long disease that has onset in the young and carries a significant burden. Good management is crucial as it helps prevent the serious long term complications of the disease such as blindness and kidney disease. Low blood glucose or hypoglycaemia is a common side effect of insulin treatment. This research aims to explore ways to treat the disease more effectively, prevent hypoglycaemia and other diabetes complications and in so doing improve the outcomes for young people with diabetes.Read moreRead less