A clinical guide for the management of people with diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic has been published by NHS England.
The document does not comprehensively cover all diabetes services that any particular provider may be delivering, but does provide a framework for considerations and priorities.
The charity has published guidance on its website to help keep people with diabetes and their families safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The information provided by the charity is based on the latest guidance from the government.
The TREND-UK sick-day rules leaflets for type 1 and 2 diabetes have been revised in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The documents ‘Type 1 diabetes: What to do when you are ill’ and ‘Type 2 diabetes: What to do when you are ill’ have been fully updated with the latest clinical guidance. The leaflets are aimed at people with diabetes.
A dedicated COVID-19 resource page has been developed to keep healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care updated with the latest evidence-based information. To read more, click here.
ABCD and DTN’s forthcoming spring regional meetings have been postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, according to organisers. To read more, click here.
A series of recommendations regarding COVID-19 in children with diabetes have been published.
The International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) has drafted the guidance for all healthcare professionals that care for children, adolescents and young adults with diabetes, in face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organisers of the UK’s leading conference for healthcare professionals working in diabetes have unveiled further exciting plans for the 2020 conference.
Diabetes Professional Care (DPC2020) is returning to its regular November slot, taking place on 11 and 12, with an action-packed agenda in store. The first draft of the programme is also close to being completed.
A major diabetes technology company has announced measures to be implemented across the UK and Ireland to support people with diabetes and the health system amid the current COVID-19 crisis.
In a bid to mitigate pressure on hospitals and clinicians, Roche Diabetes Care has extended all warranties for Accu-Chek Combo and Accu-Chek Insight insulin pumps that were due to expire before the end of June, initially for three months.
An online diabetes course for midwives at the Royal College of Midwives has been launched by ABCD. To read more, click here.
Nominations have opened for two QiC Diabetes awards aiming to reward outstanding diabetes professionals. To read more, click here.
Diabetes prevention studies launched by NHS Lothian
A series of new trials to help experts understand what might cause type 1 diabetes and how to prevent it have been launched by NHS Lothian’s diabetes research teams. To read more, click here.
Healthcare professionals can now access a resource designed to help people with type 1 diabetes prepare for technology failure when travelling. To read more, click here.
Primary care GLP-1 RA programme unveiled
A training programme will help primary care healthcare professionals better understand glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) therapies. To read more, click here.
The world’s first licensed and downloadable artificial pancreas app for people with type 1 diabetes has been launched. To read more, click here.
Pioneering online resource hub will showcase latest health research
An online resource delivering the latest diabetes-related research has been launched for healthcare professionals. To read more, click here.
Children who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes under the age of seven have a different form of the condition. To read more, click here.
Bringing you the latest jobs from around the country within the field of diabetes.
Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse – Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Diabetes Nurse – Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology – Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Diabetes Service Lead (Adults) – Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Dr Partha Kar's blog – COVID19 & Just Be NICE
It's not easy to keep on top of everything that’s going on, is it? COVID19 or Coronavirus seems to have consumed everything in regards to public consciousness... a mixture of misinformation, human fear, political grandstanding, genuine worries have all coalesced together to make a cocktail of its own making. To read more, click here.
With thanks to our sponsors
Join the expanding diabetes community on Twitter and follow us for the latest diabetes news updates at @DiabetesTimes.
We are now on YouTube where you will find interviews with leading people within the field of diabetes. Click here to visit our page.
