Researchers have published a series of recommendations for the acute management of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic syndrome following a review of evidence.
The guidance developed by a team from University of Pittsburgh has been published by the BMJ.
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) has updated its position statement on the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in type 1 diabetes.
The update aims to mitigate a risk of higher incidence of diabetic ketoacidosis without significant hyperglycaemia and other potential complications in people taking the class of drug.
Expert advice on continuous glucose monitoring in women with type 1 diabetes during pregnancy will be offered at a leading conference ahead of a national rollout.
Access to specialist diabetes knowledge at Diabetes Professional Care 2019 (DPC2019) has been increased thanks to a major new collaboration with the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD).
NHS advice will be offered online to people with type 2 diabetes to help them manage their condition via a 'first-of-its-kind' service, NHS England has announced.
The new offer will mean people with type 2 diabetes have evidence-based information and support available via an online portal, giving them convenient and quick help to deal with the physical and mental challenges of diabetes.
Sanofi has launched a new long-acting insulin glargine injection pen recommended for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus requiring at least 20 units of basal insulin per day.
The company announced the launch of Toujeo® (insulin glargine 300 units/mL) DoubleStar on Monday, June 3.
The leading researchers in the field of renal insufficiency in the UK have been listed as part of a Diabetes Times series. To read more, click here.
Anew one-day course for healthcare professionals exploring low carb diets will be held in Bournemouth this autumn. To read more, click here.
The biggest developments in endocrinology over the last two years will be discussed at a Royal Society of Medicine event taking place this autumn. To read more, click here.
The winner of the Rowan Hillson Insulin Safety Award 2018 has pledged to esnure her insulin error-reducing strategy becomes “sustainable”. To read more, click here.
Nominations have opened for two QiC Diabetes awards aiming to reward outstanding diabetes professionals. The deadline for all submissions is July 31. To read more, click here.
People with existing type 2 diabetes can be trained to act as volunteer mentors to help healthcare professionals deliver a 46 month type 2 diabetes prevention programme, a study has concluded. To read more, click here.
Members of Europe’s largest forum for people with diabetes, diabetes.co.uk have been sharing their stories to mark a national awareness week. To read more, click here.
Barking and Dagenham GPs win major award for type 2 diabetes work
Barking and Dagenham GPs have won a national award for reducing the number of people with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes by more than 60 per cent. To read more, click here.
Bringing you the latest jobs from around the country within the field of diabetes.
Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology – Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetes Dietitian – East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Community Diabetes Nurse Specialist – Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Children’s Diabetes Dietitian – University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Partha Kar's blog – Decisions. Decisions
Three years and then we get to a decision point. The national roles have been re-advertised with a rebadging of some roles to focus on the integration between NHS England and NHS Improvement. To read more, click here.
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