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Numbers. Audits. Results... how do you interpret them? With views of evangelism? Rose-tinted spectacles? Shades of doom? How much does our confirmation bias affect us? These sorts of things do swirl in my mind whenever I am sent an audit to review.

I suppose it depends whether you genuinely believe that all fault is due to politicians, then it's natural to look for the gaps and blame it on them... that's the confirmation bias in full swing.

On the flip side, if you want to be positive and believe in the fact that the NHS is unparalleled and will not tolerate a bad word about it, then the good news will shine through.

So, it is with similar swirls of thoughts that I looked at the National Diabetes Inpatient Audit. What does it say?

I suspect your interpretation will sit on how you want to see it. But let's take a step back and just take a time-out for a second.

To begin with, this is categorically the most stand-out data set in regards to inpatient diabetes care across any country. A total of 205 hospital sites contributed to it. This is no subset... this is an audit and-a-half. Much kudos to the energy and drive of many, but especially Gerry Rayman, from Ipswich, who has helped us get to know what actually does go on in hospitals, beyond the anecdotes, personal opinions etc.

To read more, click here. 

We have re-launched our jobs page for healthcare professionals working in diabetes.

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The opinions of people living with diabetes in Kent and Medway are being sought as part of a survey which will be used to best meet their needs.

The Paula Carr Diabetes Trust has commissioned the University of Greenwich to carry out the research in order to discover what support people with the condition in the area need.

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Tests carried out on a man with type 1 diabetes who no longer needs insulin after his pancreas began functioning again reveal the transformation is 80 per cent genuine.

Daniel Darkes, from Daventry, was diagnosed with the condition seven years ago but has stopped injecting insulin after his blood glucose levels returned to normal and below average levels. To read more, click here. 

A national drive to prevent type 2 diabetes is being rolled out in central Norfolk.

The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme will support 100,000 people a year across the whole country by 2020 through tailored, personalised help. To read more, click here. 

“Inspirational and empowering talks” about type 1 diabetes are to be shared at a new forum formed to raise awareness of the condition.

A series of guest speakers are set to appear at the second Talking About Diabetes (TAD) event, which will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Birbeck University in London. To read more, click here. 

Nearly £800,000 is to be ploughed into research looking at why type 1 diabetes develops in babies.

Dr Richard Oram, who is a researcher at the Exeter University Medical School, has been given the Diabetes UK’s Harry Keen Fellowship Award, which was set up in honour of Professor Harry Keen, a pioneer in diabetes research. To read more, click here. 

The number of people in the UK with type 2 diabetes has trebled over the last two decades, according to new research.

The findings, which were based on data collected by GP services between 1991 and 2014, also show an increase in life expectancy for people with the disease, explaining in part its increased prevalence. To read more, click here. 

Muslims with type 2 diabetes are being sought by researchers who want to find a safer way to fast during Ramadan.

Fasting is an important part of Islam and those who observe the holy month are required to refrain from eating between sunrise and sunset. To read more, click here. 

Teams who demonstrate innovative practice in diabetes management are being encouraged to enter this year’s Quality in Care (QiC) Diabetes Awards.

Now in its seventh year the annual event recognises initiatives which have been highlighted by the NHS, patients and the industry as improving the quality of life for people living with the condition. To read more, click here.