Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026 now open for entries

Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026 anticipates that the event will receive sponsorship from pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. As soon as sponsorship is confirmed, the details will be added to the relevant pages of the Diabetes Nursing Awards website and on Diabetes Nursing Awards promotional materials, where appropriate.

Entries are now open for the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026, celebrating the exceptional impact of nurses working in diabetes care across community, inpatient and specialist settings.

The awards recognise excellence in clinical practice, leadership, research and innovation, while providing a powerful platform for nurses to share best practice and help drive improvements in diabetes care and education across the UK.

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CamAPS Liberty®: the dawn of fully closed-loop technology

The world’s first fully closed-loop feature will become available within the existing CamAPS® FX app. 

In a pioneering move for type 1 diabetes care, CamDiab’s new CamAPS Liberty feature will support users when daily demands feel particularly challenging by pausing the need to count carbohydrates or deliver meal boluses.

 
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Diabetic ketoacidosis on the rise, new study data shows

New real-world data from Abbott has revealed a growing global burden of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Presented at the International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD), the findings show significant gaps in early detection of rising ketones among people with diabetes and healthcare providers.

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Health Secretary determined to improve type 1 diabetes diagnoses as 'lasting legacy' for toddler

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is “determined to make real improvements in diagnosing type 1 diabetes” to ensure no child is “let down by the NHS”, following the death of two-year-old Lyla Story from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes last year.

During a meeting with Lyla’s father, John Story, Wes Streeting admitted more must be done to improve how quickly the condition is recognised.

 
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Registrations now open for Insulin Safety Week 2026

Insulin Safety Week 2026 anticipates that the event will receive sponsorship from pharmaceutical and medical technology companies. As soon as sponsorship is confirmed, the details will be added to the relevant pages of the Insulin Safety Week website and on Insulin Safety Week promotional materials, where appropriate.

Following a record-breaking 2025 that saw 800 healthcare sites participate, Insulin Safety Week is returning this year from May 11 to 17. To read more, click here.

New senior team to launch CVRM Professional Care

A conference uniting cardiovascular, renal and metabolic care has strengthened its leadership team to deliver a new era of “smart healthcare”. To read more, click here. 

 

World’s first non-invasive glucose monitoring device hits 75 per cent accuracy in first real-world trial 

Afon Technology’s Glucowear™ device has achieved approximately 75 per cent overall accuracy in distinguishing between normal and elevated blood glucose levels during its first, real-world trial. To read more, click here.

New study outlines feasibility of minimal-volume capillary blood screening for type 1 diabetes

A UK health charity is calling on the public to help save the lives of mothers and children across Sub-Saharan Africa and is offering the chance to win luxury prizes in return. To read more, click here. 

 

Eleanor Cross Healthcare awarded NIHR funding to launch Primary Care Research Centre in Northampton

Eleanor Cross Healthcare has secured funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research Capital Investment Programme to establish a dedicated primary care research clinic and laboratory supporting research into metabolic health, obesity and other long-term conditions. To read more, click here.

Diabetic foot ulcer incidence is strongest risk factor for lower-extremity amputation among veterans, study finds

A study of male veterans with diabetes has found that incidence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the most powerful independent risk factor for lower‐extremity amputation, representing roughly a tenfold increase in amputation risk beyond other limb and systemic risk factors. To read more, click here. 

 

New kidney and heart health guide for people with diabetes 

The Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (DRWF) has launched an expert-backed guide for early kidney and heart health detection. To read more, click here.

New music album about life with diabetes launched

WellFight CIC has launched ‘More Than A Number’ – a professionally produced, full-length pop album centred on lived experience of diabetes. To read more, click here. 

 
 

Bringing you the latest jobs from around the country within the field of diabetes.

Diabetes Specialist Nurse – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Fellow – Diabetes​​​ – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetic Eye Screener​​​​​​​ – County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology Physician​​​​​​​ – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust​​​​​​​

 

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