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New video shining a light on the emotional impact of diabetes launched as part of Mental Health Awareness Week
The Eden team based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre released a social media video to shine a light on the emotional toll of living with diabetes.

Sanofi supports Insulin Safety Week with visit to University Hospital Southampton
Innovative ways to promote insulin safety across University Hospital Southampton were showcased during a special visit to mark a national diabetes campaign.

Accreditation programme set to improve diabetes inpatient care in UK first
A first-of-its-kind accreditation programme to improve the quality of diabetes inpatient care across the UK is set to launch on 31 May 2023.

Begin Your Entry for the QiC Diabetes 2023 Awards
The QiC team would like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing individuals who are working on the frontline of healthcare, and their supporters.

Insulin Safety Week to provide vital awareness and education
A national campaign aiming to reduce insulin errors in hospitals and other care settings in the UK and Ireland will return later this month.

National Diabetes Inpatient Safety Audit highlights lack of insulin training
More than 70 per cent of health care settings provide staff with appropriate insulin training, the latest National Diabetes Inpatient Safety Audit has identified.

Chief Executive of Diabetes UK to leave role
Chris Askew OBE is leaving his role as the Chief Executive of Diabetes UK after eight years in the job.

Hybrid closed loop comparison chart now available
A diabetes nursing group has published a hybrid closed loop comparison chart to help people living with diabetes choose the most appropriate system for them.

Injection safety to be explored in forthcoming embecta webinar
Healthcare professionals are invited to discover safe injection practices in an upcoming online event hosted by an established diabetes company.

Diabetes inpatient specialists to lead new national campaign
Two diabetes professionals are launching an inpatient campaign next month to educate hospital teams caring for people with the condition.

Agenda released for Trend Diabetes national conference
A team of renowned healthcare professionals will form part of the thrilling agenda for the upcoming Trend Diabetes national conferences.

Agenda for inaugural diabetes specialist nurse event set
An established diabetes panel and top healthcare experts will form part of the exciting agenda for the first Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) Forum meeting, organisers have announced.

Diabetes professor receives global recognition for research into hyperglycaemia
A leading consultant has been branded as one of the top 10 most prominent experts for hyperglycaemia.

Guildford health company to ‘walk around the world’ to raise money for Diabetes UK
Employees at a pioneering Guildford-based healthcare business are covering the distance it would take to walk around the world to raise funds for a leading diabetes charity.

Diabetes Specialist Nurse Forum UK to host inaugural conference
An organisation which connects nearly 3,000 diabetes specialist nurses across the UK will host its inaugural conference in October.

Date set for national community nursing event
Nurses who work in the community are invited to attend a conference dedicated to the profession in November.

Professional diabetes conference opens for registration
Healthcare professionals can now register for the 24th annual Diabetes UK Professional Conference.

DSN Forum UK to host Saturday Brunch with Professor Partha Kar and Yasmin Hopkins
Healthcare professionals, people with diabetes and their carers are invited to attend a virtual event looking at hybrid closed loop systems.

Registration opens for Insulin Safety Week 2023
A themed week to raise awareness of insulin safety across hospital trusts and other care settings is set to return this year, with healthcare professionals now invited to register.

Final entries sought for 2023 Rowan Hillson Award
Healthcare professionals are being urged to enter a highly respected competition showcasing brilliance in inpatient diabetes care.