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Winners announced at the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025
The winners of the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025 were revealed at a prestigious ceremony in London last week, celebrating excellence, innovation and dedication in diabetes care.

Registrations are now open for the webinar ‘Breaking new ground: Further development to transform diabetes and CKD care’
Led by Professor James Burton, a Professor of Renal Medicine and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist at the University of Leicester, the session will be held on June 24 at 12:30pm.

Spirit Health launches annual training award to recognise contributions to diabetes care
Spirit Health has launched its new Training Excellence Award, celebrating healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to support people living with diabetes through education and training.

Webinar to explore case studies in diabetes and kidney disease management
Healthcare professionals are invited to join a live webinar exploring the management of diabetes and kidney disease through engaging case studies.

New diabetes YouTube channel to provide free education
A free diabetes YouTube channel designed to provide valuable, accessible educational content has been launched.

Recent advances in diabetic neuropathy using rodent models
Join us for a free online webinar organised by NEUROdiab, the international Diabetic Neuropathy Study Group. Chaired by Doctor Stephanie Eid, the session will be held on Wednesday 11 June 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM (BST UK), 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM in Eastern Time (ET).

Record-breaking Insulin Safety Week unites over 800 healthcare sites
More than 800 healthcare sites across the UK and Ireland signed up to take part in last week’s Insulin Safety Week, marking a record-breaking year for the national campaign.

New continuous glucose monitor launches in the UK
A new ‘next-generation’ continuous glucose monitor (CGM) by Chinese manufacturing giant Yuwell is now available in the UK.

Record-breaking Insulin Safety Week unites over 800 healthcare sites
More than 800 healthcare sites across the UK and Ireland signed up to take part in last week’s Insulin Safety Week, marking a record-breaking year for the national campaign.

NeedleBay supports Insulin Safety Week 2025 with real-life success story
Retired paramedic Paul Thompson credits an innovative device with transforming his diabetes management.

New CareSens Air continuous glucose monitor transforms diabetes management for busy mum
A busy mum with type 1 diabetes says the revolutionary CareSens Air continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has given her the freedom to manage her condition effortlessly.

JBDS seeks insights from inpatient diabetes teams to support safer EHR implementation
The Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) is calling on inpatient diabetes teams across the UK to share their experiences of working with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to help shape a new national resource.

Company behind diabetes management breakthrough sponsors Insulin Safety Week 2025
The company behind a pioneering device that significantly improves diabetes self-management will sponsor next month’s Insulin Safety Week 2025.

St Helens and Whiston achieve first DCAP accreditation!
Congratulations to St Helens and Whiston, the first inpatient diabetes service in the UK to achieve Level 1 accreditation with the Diabetes Care Accreditation Programme (DCAP)!

Registrations are now open for a webinar focusing on “Clinical considerations when starting Hybrid Closed-Loop therapy
Led by Geraldine Gallen, a Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse, Kings College Hospital, London, the session will be held on May 21 at 1pm.

New tool offers major opportunity to transform type 2 diabetes treatment
Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could receive better treatment thanks to a new, simple low-cost tool, researchers have said.


Hands-on training opportunity in Birmingham
Healthcare professionals are invited to sharpen their clinical decision-making skills at SIMBA Diabetes 2025 – a unique simulation-based training event taking place on 29 and 30 May 2025 at Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham.

Finalists announced for the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025
The Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025 has unveiled its shortlisted finalists, recognising outstanding nurses who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation and excellence in diabetes care.

Agenda reveals hot topics taking centre stage at national diabetes footcare conference
Leading experts will delve into topics such as prevention strategies and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) at a prestigious conference dedicated to diabetic footcare.