Half of people with type 1 diabetes benefitting from flash monitors on the NHS – Friday, December 17, 2021
Half of people with type 1 diabetes benefitting from flash monitors on the NHS
More than 50% of people living with type 1 diabetes in England are now benefiting from “life-changing” flash monitors that have been provided by the NHS.
The new devices allow people with diabetes to check their glucose levels more easily and regularly, paving the way for better health.
New NHS figures show a ‘significant’ reduction in HbA1c amongst individuals with type 1 diabetes in England and Wales.
Data published by the National Diabetes Audit’s Report 1 – Care Processes and Treatment Targets’ report has revealed that the percentage of adults with type 1 diabetes now achieving a HbA1c of <58 mmol/mol is at a record high.
Signposting from real-world general practice to the Low Carb Program is feasible and can potentially improve diabetes outcomes, research published in the leading British Journal of General Practice has found.
The app supported improvements in weight, glycaemic control and medication.
New analysis of healthcare professionals’ social media posts during this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes congress has unveiled the key takeaways relating both to diabetes discussion and the event itself.
Compiled by specialist digital healthcare insights and consulting firm, CREATION.co, the analysis was sourced by an AI-powered, human-verified database of nearly 4,000 healthcare professionals.
Latest research has revealed that 18 NHS Trusts redeployed Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurses to work on COVID-19 wards between March and May 2020.
During the second wave of the pandemic, 11 NHS Trusts moved their Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurses (DISNs) to coronavirus wards, with two redeploying all their DISNs, the study has reported.
A sparkling line up of diabetes experts has been announced as speakers for the UK Diabetes Inpatient Forum’s first national conference entitled ‘100 Years of Insulin’.
Healthcare professionals working in diabetes inpatient care are being encouraged to sign up for the free virtual event, which is taking place on the afternoon of Thursday, January 27, 2022.
A consultant has been recognised as the world’s top expert for diabetic ketoacidosis.
Expertscape.com recognises Professor Ketan Dhatariya, who works in Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre, as the leading expert in his field based on a number of factors including number of articles published in recognised journals, as well as research and development.
A diabetes ambassador with type 2 diabetes has discussed his diabetes journey and community work to help spread awareness of the condition. To read more, click here.
Children with type 1 diabetes who experience suicidal thoughts struggle to self-manage their condition and have higher blood glucose levels, research has reported. To read more, click here.
A new podcast discussing current topics of debate surrounding diabetes inpatient care is now accessible. To read more, click here.
A leading diabetes charity has announced that Dr Carol Homden CBE will become its new Chair of Trustees in January 2022. To read more, click here.
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