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Menarini becomes exclusive distributor for INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) and VOKANAMET® (fixed-dose combination of canagliflozin and metformin) in the UK
A. Menarini Farmaceutica Internazionale SRL (“Menarini”) has become the exclusive distributor for INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) and VOKANAMET® (a fixed-dose combination of canagliflozin and metformin) in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, where the products have obtained Pricing and Reimbursement Approvals.

Save the date for Hypo Awareness Week 2023
Registration is now open for Hypo Awareness Week, which returns in just a few months’ time.

SGLT2 inhibitors are an ‘effective’ treatment option for heart failure and type 2 diabetes
Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors demonstrated robust clinical effectiveness in older adults with heart failure and type 2 diabetes, latest research shows.

Professor May Ng OBE to present esteemed Diabetes UK lecture
A leading diabetes consultant from Southport and Ormskirk Hospital has been chosen to deliver a prestigious national lecture in recognition of improvements she has delivered in patient care nationally and globally.

Healthcare company donates prize for insulin safety competition
A Guildford-based healthcare business handed over a luxury hamper to a team which went the extra mile for a national campaign aimed at reducing insulin errors in hospitals.

Metformin and Probucol therapy benefits people with type 2 diabetes
Individuals with type 2 diabetes could soon be treated with Metformin and Probucol after researchers have highlighted the positive impact of this drug combination.

More people at risk of type 2 diabetes could be detected thanks to innovative new partnership
A tool developed by Leicester Diabetes Centre to identify those at risk of type 2 diabetes is set to be used in workplaces and communities to ensure more people receive help earlier.

Have your say: Vote now for DISN group meeting topics
DISN members have been invited to vote for a topic to be discussed at the group meeting being held at this year’s DSN Forum Conference.

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.