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Research illustrates potential benefits of obesity drug in tackling type 2 diabetes
Academics at the University of Liverpool have found that the weight loss drug, Tirzepatide is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Current global estimates of th...
Remembering Dr Bob Young
The highly respected diabetes consultant Dr Bob Young sadly passed away last month. Dr Young was the National Diabetes Audit (NDA) Lead and will be remembered for making it a permanent fixture in 2008...
SGLT2 inhibitors can prevent renal complications, research suggests
Taking SLGT2 inhibitors is more effective in slowing your decline in estimated glomerular filtration rates than taking DPP4 inhibitors, scientists have said. Researchers from Japan have discovered tha...
Study of antibiotic prescribing trends in diabetic foot infections highlights need for ‘rational’ prescribing
A study which assessed antibiotic prescribing trends and microbial susceptibility patterns in diabetic foot infections (DFIs) has highlighted how understanding local microbial patterns is “crucial” fo...
Diabetes experts invited to Royal Society of Medicine event
Healthcare professionals with an interest in diabetes are being invited to attend an event looking at the latest updates in endocrinology and diabetes in 2024. The event will highlight what has been r...
QiC Diabetes Awards 2024 open for entries
Diabetes healthcare professionals are being invited to enter a prestigious awards programme which rewards and shares innovative practice. The QiC Diabetes Award 2024 is now open for applications, with...
Diabetes Dragons‘ Den funding scheme open for applications
A Dragons’ Den inspired scheme that financially supports diabetes projects is now open for applications. After a successful first year in 2023, junior doctors and consultants wanting to carry out inn...
Questionnaire on referral of heel ulcers in people with diabetes
Podiatrists have been urged to complete a questionnaire to assess the variations in reporting and referral of heel ulcers when patients have diabetes. The referral process survey is being conducted by...
Data tool calculates benefits of employing more DISNs
A data tool has been developed by the GIRFT team to help trusts and systems in England to calculate the benefits of employing diabetes inpatient specialist nurses (DISNs). The easy-to-use tool – creat...