New edition of hospital hypos guideline published – March 9, 2018

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New edition of hospital hypos guideline published

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US doctors group calls for new type 2 HbA1c target

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Basal insulin initiation in type 2 diabetes guidelines published

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JBDS-IP guidelines ‘being well used’

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Type 2 drug canagliflozin shown to lower heart failure risk

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Younger type 2 diagnosis linked to cardiovascular disease

Developing type 2 diabetes earlier in life increases the risk of heart disease by 60 per cent, according to an Australian study.

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New edition of hospital hypos guideline published

A guideline for managing hypos in hospitals has been updated to reflect changes to soft drinks on the back of the forthcoming sugar tax.

The guidance published by the Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) for Inpatient Care has been revised to factor in changes to the sugar content of beverages, including Lucozade and Ribena. To read more, click here.

US doctors group calls for new type 2 HbA1c target

New guidelines for the desired HbA1c levels for people with type 2 diabetes have been recommended in the US.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommendations are part of an evidence-based guidance statement published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. To read more, click here.

Basal insulin initiation in type 2 diabetes guidelines published

Guidance for effective initiation and titration of basal insulin in type 2 diabetes has been published by a panel of experts from Canada.

Published by the Diabetes Therapy journal, it was developed by a multidisciplinary panel to address frequently asked questions on basal insulin initiation and titration. To read more, click here.

JBDS-IP guidelines ‘being well used’

Guidelines set up to support and propose standards of care among secondary care organisations are “being well used” according to a national group that represents diabetes consultants in the UK.

The Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care group (JBDS – IP) provides high-quality evidence-based guidelines and the organisation wanted to investigate how often its content was being downloaded from the Association of the British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) website. To read more, click here.

Type 2 drug canagliflozin shown to lower heart failure risk

Adults with type 2 diabetes beginning treatment with canagliflozin may have a lower risk for hospital admissions for heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke or haemorrhage stroke, according to a study.

US researchers compared them with those beginning treatment with DPP-IV inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists or sulfonylureas.

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Diabetes Prevention Week dates announced

Primary care healthcare professionals and staff are being encouraged to sign up to Diabetes Prevention Week which takes place from April 16 to 22.

The campaign has been developed to raise awareness of the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP). To read more, click here.

Date announced for Older People’s Diabetes Network conference

The challenge of how to improve the care of older people with diabetes will be addressed at the latest meeting of a network dedicated to raising standards in the field.

The fifth National Conference of the Older People’s Diabetes Network (OPDN) will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in London. To read more, click here.

APPG to discuss diabetes psychological support services

People with diabetes, their families and healthcare professionals are being asked to share their experiences to help improve access to current psychological support services.

The Diabetes All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) is holding a meeting on March 22 where academics, specialists, healthcare professionals and people with diabetes will discuss supporting evidence, challenges and opportunities about available services and how some areas may need to be improved. To read more, click here.

Diabetes numbers double in 20 years

Diabetes numbers have more than doubled in the last 20 years with nearly 90 per cent of diagnoses being type 2, according to new figures.

The data, released by Diabetes UK, show there are now almost 3.7 million people living with a diagnosis of the condition in the UK, an increase of 1.9 million since 1998.

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‘Inspirational’ high-profile speakers lined up for type 1 diabetes event

"Inspirational and empowering talks" from high-profile speakers with type 1 diabetes are to be shared at an event in April.

Now in its third year, Talking about Diabetes (TAD) brings together individuals who have inspirational stories to share in the context of living with diabetes. The event will take place on Saturday, April 28 from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Royal College of Physicians.

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