A benefit and risk tool has been developed for the use of SGLT2 inhibitors following a review of available evidence.
The quick reference guide aims to provide clarity regarding common areas of confusion in clinical practice associated with risk of lower limb amputations and bone fractures, late and early use of SGLT2i treatments within the type 2 diabetes pathway and risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
A series of recommendations made following an extensive review of diabetes care have been put forward by a new panel.
The seven suggestions aimed at reducing variation in diabetes care and ensuring it is optimised for people with the condition were revealed at the launch of The IDEAL (Insights for Diabetes Excellence, Access and Learning) Group.
They were at the heart of a White Paper, published by the multidisciplinary panel of experts in diabetes and aimed at supporting optimisation of glucose monitoring in diabetes by focusing on accuracy and safety.
Funding has been approved for total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) by NHS England from April 2019. To read more, click here.
Recommendations to boost uptake onto the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) have been unveiled. To read more, click here.
Concerns have been raised over the low number of people with diabetes who have been prescribed the FreeStyle Libre system following the results of a nationwide investigation.
A senior diabetes specialist nurse is calling for a national qualification for healthcare professionals working in the field to reduce the variation in levels of care.
A Foot and Wound Clinic programme which forms part of the UK’s biggest national free-to-attend, CPD-accredited conference is now available online.
The clinic will once again be run in conjunction with a highly experienced clinical podiatry team at this year’s Diabetes Professional Care (DPC2018).
Applications are open for a free programme aiming to inspire diabetes specialist nurses (DSNs) and dietitians to become leaders of the future. To read more, click here.
Researchers claim they have found the reason why some people are not able to eliminate the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by changing their lifestyle. To read more, click here.
A leading diabetes journal is set to publish almost an entire edition dedicated to the Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) and its inpatient guidelines. To read more, click here.
Adding a sulfonylurea to metformin treatment is preferable to switching to sulfonylurea monotherapy, according to a new study.
The findings of the trial also suggested that continuing metformin alone and accepting higher HbA1c targets is preferable to switching to sulfonylureas when considering both macrovascular outcomes and hypoglycaemia.
DSN Spotlight – Ashley Jessop
The role of the diabetes specialist nurse is hugely important in ensuring high-quality diabetes care.
Our DSN Spotlight series celebrates this great position and also aims to find out more about those who are making a difference to people with diabetes every day.
We caught up with Ashley Jessop, who has been in her DSN position at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust for three years.
Ascensia Diabetes Care UK employees and diabetes blogger Bob Swindell took part in a 100km walk to raise money for Diabetes UK. To read more, click here.
Another cohort of Clinical Champions has been announced as part of the Diabetes UK programme. To read more, click here.
A £2 million grant has been given to diabetes experts to help them answer important questions about the condition in sub-Saharan Africa. To read more, click here.
Young people with type 1 diabetes are at a “high level of risk” when they transition to university, according to a study looking at self-care. To read more, click here.
Bringing you the latest jobs from around the country within the field of diabetes.
Senior Diabetes Nurse Specialist, Barts Health NHS Trust
Diabetes Nurse, Chertsey Health Centre
Senior Diabetes Clinician, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetes Nurse, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Wye Valley NHS Trust
Diabetes Specialist Nurse, York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Partha Kar's blog – To make it clear...
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