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Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) has launched a free, national e-learning course to help healthcare professionals confidently use the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT)
Developed in response to growing demand for consistent, high-quality training, the course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to apply the ReSPECT process effectively in clinical practice. It replaces outdated or variable local resources and promotes a unified, person-centred approach to emergency care and treatment planning across the UK.
Health Secretary commits to meeting bereaved father to discuss mandatory type 1 diabetes testing for children
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has pledged to speak with a bereaved father whose two-year-old daughter died from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes last year.
National childhood type 1 diabetes screening is effective and could prevent thousands of emergency diagnoses
A landmark UK study involving thousands of families has shown that childhood screening for type 1 diabetes is effective, laying the groundwork for a national screening programme.
New toolkit sets out proven approach to transforming diabetes services
A newly published resource outlines an integrated, evidence-based approach to improving diabetes services across primary, community and specialist care.
Lowering blood sugar cuts heart attack risk in people with prediabetes
Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.
Meet the new Trend Diabetes committee
Trend Diabetes is pleased to share an update on its committee membership, with a mix of returning members and new voices joining Debbie Hicks.
Age at prediabetes diagnosis a key factor for risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, study indicates
Academics from the University of Leicester have found that the risk of developing cancer following a prediabetes diagnosis is greater in those aged between 55 and 75 years than any other age group.
Global study reveals major gaps in diabetes care targets
Less than half of people living with type 2 diabetes meet the recommended guideline targets for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, new international research has shown.
Pancreatic Cancer UK launches first-of-its-kind diabetes and pancreatic cancer
A new course developed to help healthcare professionals improve the care they offer to people living with diabetes and pancreatic cancer is welcoming registrations.
Bukhman Foundation commits $12 million to T1D Fund to fuel next wave of innovation in type 1 diabetes
The Bukhman Foundation has announced a $12 million donation to the T1D Fund: A Breakthrough T1D Venture.
Final call for poster submissions ahead of the 2026 Obesity & Weight Management Alliance conference series
Registered delegates attending the Obesity & Weight Management Alliance 2026 conferences still have time to submit a poster to showcase research, innovation and best practice at the national obesity events.
World’s first, commercially available, fully closed-loop algorithm designed to run without carb counting or meal boluses approved
Following approval from its notified body, CamDiab Ltd announces its latest innovation that will allow users to manage their type 1 diabetes without needing to count carbohydrates or give pre-meal insulin.
Landmark research uncovers why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children, offering the clearest explanation to date of why the condition is particularly difficult to manage when diagnosed early in life.
WHO launches global guidelines on diabetes during pregnancy
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting about one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women annually.
National conference shines spotlight on diabetes specialist nursing
A total of 150 delegates attended an educational event dedicated to diabetes specialist nursing earlier this year.
New report outlines importance of early detection screening for type 1 diabetes
Early detection is one of the most powerful tools there is to change the story of type 1 diabetes, a charity has warned.
Diabetes technology confidence low among community and primary care staff
Tailored training on diabetes technology is needed to improve diabetes care across community and primary care settings, latest research has revealed.
Leading experts announced for obesity conference series aimed at empowering healthcare professionals
The Obesity & Weight Management Alliance is delighted to unveil the speaker line-up and agenda for its 2026 UK and Ireland conference series – an essential event for healthcare professionals committed to advancing obesity care.
Early research on ‘smart’ insulin brings hope for safer type 1 diabetes management
Researchers funded by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge have developed a new insulin–glucagon molecule, which could reduce dangerous drops in blood glucose.