Early Origins Study of Cystic Fibrosis-related Diabetes

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1151356

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes recurrent lung infections and early death. Some patients also develop diabetes which causes a more rapid decline. Many young children with CF have “pre-diabetes” but guidelines do not recommend screening high glucose in this group. In order to intervene early, this study aims to determine if “pre-diabetes” in very young children with Cystic Fibrosis causes poorer growth, lung function or an increase in bacterial infections to.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2018

End Date: 01-01-2021

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $128,188.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Paediatrics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cystic fibrosis | diabetes | inflammation | insulin | microbial infections

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