A new device designed to help adults with diabetes predict dangerous drops in blood sugar while they sleep is now being used in the UK.
Roche Diagnostics has announced that its Accu-Chek® SmartGuide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system is now reimbursable on the NHS, giving adults with diabetes easier access to the technology.
A major clinical trial has found that real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) significantly improves blood sugar management in adults living with type 2 diabetes who are treated with basal insulin.
Researchers carried out the FreeDM2 trial, which compared the effectiveness of CGM with traditional self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in adults with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes.
A five-stage system to make diabetic neuropathy easy to understand, easier to detect and allow targeted management has been published.
The simplified, clinically intuitive system ‘Half Moon’ Diabetic Neuropathy Staging’ framework aims to bring clarity to treating diabetic neuropathy.
A group of global experts in type 2 diabetes have come together to deliver an up-to-date overview of the health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
The landmark update was made in the journal, Nature Reviews Disease Primers – an esteemed journal publishing complete overviews of specific diseases or disorders, covering topics from diagnosis, screening and prevention to management and quality of life.
A free, educational webinar for healthcare professionals will take place next week to officially launch The CKM Collaborative (formerly CVRM UK).
Taking place at 7pm on Thursday April 30, 2026, the webinar – Advancing Cardiovascular, Kidney and Metabolic (CKM) Medicine: Insights and Innovations for the Future – marks the beginning of an exciting new initiative aimed at transforming care for people living with CKM conditions.
Klario® helps adults with type 1 diabetes recover faster from hypoglycaemia than standard glucose‑only treatments, with more stable glucose levels and fewer hypos. To read more, click here.
A trial testing new treatments aimed at restoring warning signs of low blood glucose in people with type 1 diabetes who can no longer perceive when their blood sugars dip dangerously low is underway. To read more, click here.
A new resource raising awareness of insulin errors and their impact on people living with diabetes has been published. To read more, click here.
Healthcare professionals are invited to attend the longest standing biennial international diabetic foot meeting. To read more, click here.
A new continuous glucose monitoring system helping to predict future glucose levels in people with diabetes has been unveiled to thousands of healthcare professionals at a leading diabetes conference.
Roche Diagnostics showcased its Accu-Chek® SmartGuide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for the first time at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference (April 22-24) this week in Liverpool.
A statement from the organisers:
We anticipate that we will receive sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies for this event. As soon as sponsorship is confirmed, the details will be added across the website and all promotional materials where appropriate.
Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care (JBDS-IP) Conference 2026, set to take place on Friday, July 3, 2026 at The Grand Hotel Leicester.
The conference will highlight the latest innovations, research and developments in inpatient diabetes care, providing delegates with valuable insights into best practice and emerging trends.
A statement from the organisers:
We anticipate that we will receive sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies for this event. As soon as sponsorship is confirmed, the details will be added across the website and all promotional materials where appropriate.
The DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self‑Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) Programme has launched Version 7 of its nationally acclaimed type 2 diabetes education curriculum, marking a major milestone. To read more, click here.
A major UK-wide study led by Professor May Ng OBE is shining a powerful spotlight on a decade of persistent hidden inequalities affecting children with type 1 access to life-changing diabetes technology. To read more, click here.
New research has revealed the scale of stigma experienced by women with gestational diabetes. To read more, click here.
A new UK study has identified undiagnosed heart failure in one in four high-risk people living with diabetes. To read more, click here.
Healthcare professionals specialising in diabetic neuropathy are being encouraged to submit their work for consideration at a globally recognised scientific meeting later this year.
The 36th Annual Meeting of NEUROdiab will take place from September 24 to 27, at the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens, Greece, bringing together experts from across the field.
Researchers from across the UK and Ireland are calling for urgent action to improve care for women with early-onset type 2 diabetes before, during and after pregnancy. To read more, click here.
People using FreeStyle Libre CGM technology had better glucose outcomes than those using traditional finger pricking, according to results from a controlled trial. To read more, click here.
Actor James Norton is set to run this year’s London Marathon, highlighting both the challenges and growing possibilities of endurance sport for people living with type 1 diabetes.
Preparing for the 26.2-mile race, Norton – who has type 1 diabetes – has spoken about the added complexity of balancing marathon training with glucose management.
New research recommends trialling 5,000 high-risk participants to assess whether next-generation obesity drugs can prevent obesity-related cancers in people with cancer precursor conditions. To read more, click here.
Prediabetes may leave a lasting molecular “footprint” on adipose (fat) tissue which appears to make maintaining weight loss after bariatric surgery more difficult. To read more, click here.
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