Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet)
What is DirecNet?
Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet) is a network of clinical centers
dedicated to researching the potential use of glucose monitoring technology and
its impact on the management of type 1 diabetes in children.
DirecNet Objectives
The primary aim of DirecNet is to determine if either of the two commercially available
continuous glucose sensors (CGMS and GW2B) is sufficiently accurate to use as a
tool to establish norms for the glycemic profile of non-diabetic children or to
use as a management device for type 1 diabetes. This includes assessing the continuous
glucose sensors' optimal utilization and accuracy and developing a quality of life
questionnaire related to use of continuous glucose monitors. Other objectives include
evaluating and developing distinct, age-appropriate treatment approaches to type
1 diabetes in children by providing computer based tools for the child and parents
to use for incorporating continuous glucose monitors into diabetes self-management.
DirecNet Centers
The Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet) is co-funded by the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and is made up of
five clinical centers and one data coordinating center.
DATA COORDINATING CENTER
JAEB CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH
Tampa, FL
CLINICAL CENTERS
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood
Diabetes
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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
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Nemours Children's Clinic
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Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
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Stanford University, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
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