A COVID-19 and diabetes national audit has been launched to gain more understanding of how the virus has impacted people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
The Nationwide ABCD Audit has been launched to capture detailed real-world data on the clinical presentation, co-morbidities, therapies, and outcomes in those admitted to hospital with COVID-19 and diabetes.
Eagerly anticipated guidance about monitoring glucose and ketones in adults with diabetes has been published.
The document entitled ‘Monitoring in Adult Diabetes: Glucose and Ketones’ has been produced by Trend Diabetes.
Available on the organisation’s website for free, it provides information on common tests used in glycaemia and ketone monitoring which are then used to signpost the individual to where urgent action is needed to prevent ill health.
Approaches to delivering diabetes care and optimising outcomes during COVID-19 will be the subject of a webinar taking place this evening.
Consultant Diabetologist Dr Marc Evans, from University Hospital of Llandough in Cardiff, will be delivering the online session starting at 7pm.
The Diabetes Times has launched a survey to gauge views as the diabetes community prepares for life post coronavirus.
There has been so much uncertainty since March when the country went into a national lockdown to combat the global pandemic, but as restrictions begin to ease life is gradually starting to get back to a ‘new normal’.
In response, we have decided to launch this survey to find out a few insights from the lockdown and also to establish some common views on how we move forward into the autumn.
To take part in the survey, click here.
Nurses are invited to register for the free Trend Diabetes National Conference taking place online this autumn.
Debbie Hicks, Trend Diabetes co-founder, said: “We are thrilled to be able to stage the Trend National Conference this year and have an action-packed virtual experience lined up."
'Enthusiastic' inpatient DSN is sought for JBDS steering group
The Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care (JBDS) is seeking a Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse to join its steering group.
JBDS publish authoritative inpatient guidelines to support diabetes care.
Chris Jones, from JBDS, said: “We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed DISN who is keen to represent and comment on the nursing aspects of JBDS guidelines and other work interests."
Roche Diabetes Care sales team member Neeta Patel has been recognised with a certificate of appreciation by a customer for supporting surgery staff during the pandemic.
Neeta, who has worked as a Diabetes Care Specialist for four years, has been offering support to the surgery in the form of virtual sessions and meetings to train Dr Carl Deaney and his colleagues on Roche’s products and services.
Bitesize information to help GPs “navigate the complexities” of treating people with type 2 diabetes and other health conditions has been released.
The guidance has been put together by a global team of medical experts who were led by researchers from the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) East Midlands.
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Up to 6,500 FreeStyle Libre sensors are to be donated to hospitals across the UK to help staff better care for people with diabetes who are admitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. To read more, click here.
The FreeStyle Libre system significantly improves glycaemic control and hypoglycaemic awareness, according to ABCD’s first national audit into the technology. To read more, click here.
Roche Diabetes Care has been awarded a Silver standard in the Patient Partnership Index from Pharma Times in recognition of the company's continued support of charity JDRF. To read more, click here.
Trend Diabetes is “proud and honoured” to have been asked to participate in developing a nationwide e-learning module for NHS England.
The organisation helped put together the Insulin Administration Delegation Programme for Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants and care home staff, as well as their mentors. To read more, click here.
People with type 2 diabetes and or cardiovascular disease are more likely to take prescribed medication if they have regular contact with a healthcare professional and education, a study has found.
Researchers reviewed 34 studies looking at ways to ensure people with the two conditions comply with their medication schedule. To read more, click here.
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Specialist Diabetes Dietitian – Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Diabetes – Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Children’s Diabetes Sister – Medway NHS Foundation Trust
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