Trend Diabetes has reviewed guidance and developed vital new resources to assist healthcare professionals in providing optimal care for individuals with diabetes in their final days of life.
Endorsed by Diabetes UK, the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists, the Foundation for Diabetes Research in Older People, and the Primary Care Diabetes Society, the resources include clinical recommendations, a concise version focused on glycaemic management, and a factsheet with an algorithm to provide guidance relating to medication.
Diabetes nurses who have gone above and beyond were recognised at the first Diabetes Nursing Awards last week.
The newly launched awards ceremony took place on Friday, June 7, at the Thistle Marble Arch in London, with Radio 2’s health expert Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE hosting the event.
The Diabetes Nursing Awards were sponsored and funded by pharmaceutical company, A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL. Menarini has had no input into the arrangement or content of the awards.
A diabetes inpatient group is inviting healthcare professionals to support the development of its new guideline on bariatric surgery.
The Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) for Inpatient Care is developing new guidance on how to manage diabetes in people undergoing bariatric surgery and is now looking for healthcare professionals to get involved.
DDM Health’s flagship specialist weight management service has been awarded a top health award.
The Gro Health W8Buddy platform has won the Empowering Patients through Digital prize at the HSJ Digital Awards 2024.
Health and social care staff are invited to complete a new CDEP module which aims to improve care for people living with diabetes, autism and / or learning disabilities. To read more, click here.
Diabetes Africa has developed new advice for healthcare professionals to improve foot care for people with diabetes who have dark skin tones. To read more, click here.
The use of SGLT2 inhibitors was linked with lower risk of acute kidney injury for people with type 2 diabetes and stage five chronic kidney disease. To read more, click here.
Scientists who have developed insulin drops for people with diabetes have said they could provide an “easy and convenient” alternative to regular injections. To read more, click here.
The CHMP has recommended granting marketing authorisation for Zegalogue for the treatment of severe hypoglycaemia in people with diabetes. To read more, click here.
How to use HbA1c to diagnose diabetes will be explored during an educational event next week.
The webinar will be taking place on Thursday, June 20, between 7pm and 8pm, and it will highlight the benefits and pitfalls of using HbA1c to diagnose diabetes.
People with diabetes are less likely to develop multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) if they lose weight, an international researcher has said. To read more, click here.
Individuals living with diabetes who miss their basal and bolus insulin injections will experience a reduction in their time in range, latest evidence has shown. To read more, click here.
People living with type 2 diabetes can substantially reduce the doses of short-acting insulin and long-acting insulin they need by taking Ozempic, scientists have said. To read more, click here.
It's difficult to describe such days to be honest. Something that started as an idea in 2016 between three like minded folks (Catherine Peters, Peter Hindmarsh and I) has grown to such a wonderful event. Just one that makes your heart full. "Talking About Diabetes" aka TAD was always simply an idea to bring the community of type 1 diabetes together. To read more, click here.
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