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Life-threatening gaps in community support for people with disabilities managing insulin
A new report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) warns that people with diabetes and a disability may be left without the support they need to safely administer insulin at home – creating life-threatening risks.
New clinical opinion proposes pathway towards “internationally interpretable” CGM evaluation
A modified Delphi process involving clinicians, scientists and researchers identified three barriers currently constraining reliable interpretation of glucose-derived measures.
New GIRFT report highlights “substantial variations” across inpatient diabetes services
A newly published NHS study is calling for further improvements in inpatient diabetes service provision due to workforce capacity failing to match rising demand and increasing clinical complexity.
Finalists announced for the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026
The Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026 has announced its finalist shortlist, recognising outstanding nurses who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation and excellence in diabetes care.
Roche Diagnostics supports Insulin Safety Week 2026 as part of commitment to diabetes care
Roche Diagnostics has been announced as an official sponsor of Insulin Safety Week 2026, supporting the campaign’s ongoing mission to improve insulin safety across healthcare settings.
New diabetic neuropathy framework launched
A five-stage system to make diabetic neuropathy easy to understand, easier to detect and allow targeted management has been published.
JBDS-IP and DISG unite for diabetes conference and launch event
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 3 July 2026 at The Grand Hotel Leicester.
New device for predicting overnight hypoglycaemia in people with diabetes launched in the UK
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.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is on the rise, new study data shows
New real-world data from Abbott has revealed a growing global burden of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Award-winning tool emphasises ‘hospital insulin safety starts in the community’
A new resource raising awareness of insulin errors and their impact on people living with diabetes has been published.
Webinar to launch new network improving cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic care
A free, educational webinar for healthcare professionals will take place next month to officially launch The CKM Collaborative (formerly CVRM UK).
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.
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.
New senior team to launch bold new chapter of CVRM Professional Care
An educational conference uniting cardiovascular, renal and metabolic care has strengthened its leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to delivering a new era of “smart healthcare”.
Eleanor Cross Healthcare awarded NIHR funding to launch Primary Care Research Centre in Northampton
Eleanor Cross Healthcare in Northampton has secured funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Capital Investment Programme to establish a dedicated primary care research clinic and laboratory supporting research into metabolic health, obesity and other long-term conditions.
Leading diabetes conference rebranded to unite healthcare specialisms
Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) has relaunched as Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic (CVRM) Professional Care, marking a national rebrand that brings key healthcare specialisms together to drive more integrated care and “improve patient outcomes.”
Red meat intake during childhood can increase type 1 diabetes risk, study demonstrates
A high consumption of beef during childhood may contribute to type 1 diabetes development in genetically at-risk individuals, new evidence has revealed.
Win luxury prizes and help save lives
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.
Expert-led webinar to discuss diabetic peripheral neuropathy and metabolic disorder
Healthcare professionals are invited to learn about diabetic peripheral neuropathy and metabolic disorder during an online event next month.
Diabetes and endocrinology to be explored at Royal Society of Medicine meeting
A membership organisation and UK charity dedicated to advancing health is inviting healthcare professionals with an interest in diabetes and endocrinology to attend an event later this year.