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New date unveiled for upcoming GlucoContro.online masterclass
Healthcare professionals involved in diabetes are invited to attend an online session looking at a web-based solution that allows them to securely connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings.
Latest guidance on ketones now available for healthcare professionals
A newly launched document has been created by a diabetes team to educate healthcare professionals on how to monitor ketones in people with the condition.
Hundreds of diabetes specialist nurses gather at inaugural live event
More than 200 delegates from across the UK attended the first in person meeting organised by the Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) Forum.
Poor glycaemic control detected in people with diabetes on enteral feeding, survey suggests
Overall glucose control is poor in people with diabetes during enteral feeding treatment, latest survey findings have indicated.
Shortage of inpatient diabetes staff highlighted
The number of individuals working in inpatient diabetes care is significantly lower than the optimal number needed by most hospital Trusts, a new study has revealed.
National diabetes inpatient specialist nursing group appoints new chair
After a competitive recruitment process, Andrea Lake was appointed as the new Chair of the Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse (DISN) UK Group at the latest committee meeting.
Campaign launched to equip every person with diabetes with ‘survival’ HypoCard
A campaign has been launched urging everyone with diabetes to carry a card featuring potentially life-saving advice.
GlucoContro.online to be explored in upcoming Ascensia masterclass
A web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to securely connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings will be the focus of an upcoming online session.
Fundraising campaign launched to enhance diabetes care in Sierra Leone
A national fundraising campaign to deliver essential diabetes resources to hospitals in Sierra Leone has been launched.
Places available for monogenic diabetes training course
Healthcare professionals are invited to sign up for a monogenic diabetes training course taking place later this year.
Don’t miss out on GlucoContro.online masterclass
There are only a few places left for a webinar on accessing reports via a web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings.
Endocrinology and diabetes board offer new opportunity to join the team
A respected endocrinology and diabetes committee is on the hunt for a new healthcare professional to become the latest member of its team.
NHS can now prescribe Wegovy® as part of “controlled and limited” launch
Wegovy® can now be prescribed to individuals living with, or at risk of, type 2 diabetes, as part of a controlled and limited launch.
DISN UK Group to host diabetes inpatient webinar
The past, present and future of diabetes inpatient nursing will be discussed during a webinar in November to mark World Diabetes Day.
Global diabetes award presented to Ipswich Hospital
An internationally recognised accolade has been awarded to a team at Ipswich Hospital for its outstanding integrated clinical care initiative for people with diabetes.
Applications open for diabetes ’Dragons’ Den’ funding scheme
Junior doctors and consultants wanting to carry out innovative research can now apply for funding through a new Dragons Den inspired scheme.
Last places available for diabetes GIRFT webinar
The impact of improving perioperative pathways for people with diabetes will be the subject of a webinar taking place next week.
Ascensia to hold third GlucoContro.online masterclass
Diabetes teams are invited to attend an online event next month to learn about a web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to securely connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings seamlessly..
Registration now open for practical diabetes technology course in Leicester
A practical course targeted at healthcare professionals looking to improve their knowledge and confidence using diabetes technology is now open for registration.
Date set for Early-Career Physicians and Investigators Conference
Physicians starting out in their career can attend a conference exclusive for early careers next month.