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Diabetes and genes at forefront of new podcast
A new podcast series looking to discuss all aspects of genetics in diabetes has recently been launched.

UK’s obesity ‘ticking time bomb’ to be addressed at new congress
A nationwide conference will be held in May to help healthcare professionals tackle the obesity challenge facing the UK.

Registration opens for CESR application support workshop
Healthcare professionals looking to apply for a CCT in endocrinology and diabetes and GIM via the CESR route can now register for a workshop dedicated to the subject next month.

Lower limb webinar aims to tackle rising amputation rates
Foot care experts are urging healthcare professionals to attend a webinar on lower limb assessment and treatment in a bid to reduce the number of amputations that take place each year.

Dates announced for Trend Diabetes National Conference 2024
Healthcare professionals involved in diabetes nursing are invited to attend an event dedicated to the subject in June.

World-first clinical trial shows promise for type 1 diabetes
A commonly prescribed rheumatoid arthritis drug can suppress the progression of type 1 diabetes, according to an Australian world-first clinical trial by researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne.

Leicester researcher has published guidance in a top journal on diabetes and multiple long-term conditions study
A Leicester professor has outlined guidance on how to improve care for people living with diabetes and other health conditions on the front cover of the global journal Diabetes Care.

Postponed GlucoContro.online masterclass to take place this month
A web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to securely connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings will be explored in a webinar hosted by Ascensia Diabetes Care.

Amputation concerns over missed diabetes foot care targets
New figures have highlighted how missed targets could be putting people with diabetes and foot ulcer at heightened risk of amputation.

Thousands of ‘survival’ HypoCards issued to people with diabetes could help to save lives
Almost 3,500 HypoCards have been handed out to people with diabetes providing vital advice on what to do should the card-carrier experience hypoglycaemia – a condition that can be life-threatening.

‘Alarming’ frequency of hypos in type 1 diabetes revealed in new poll
More than one in four people with type 1 diabetes experience dangerously low blood sugar levels at least once every three days, a survey published to mark World Diabetes Day has found.

Study highlights link between socioeconomic deprivation and amputation risk
A new study has found the likelihood of amputations relating to diabetic foot disease is “inversely proportional” to the index of multiple deprivation.

Specialist diabetes nurse wins prestigious national award
A specialist diabetes nurse at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has been named ‘Healthcare professional of the year’ at a renowned national awards ceremony.

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.