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Stem cell therapy ‘effective and safe’ for people with diabetic foot, umbrella review finds
Stem cell therapy improves healing and amputation rates in those with diabetic foot, a review of current evidence has found. The reanalysis of previous studies and research is the first of its kind an...
CDEP celebrates landmark milestone
An online educational programme is delighted to announce that it has officially hit 100,000 completed topics. The Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme (CDEP) is thrilled to achieve this “amazing mi...
Benefits of electronic specialist-led diabetes model of care outlined in new research
The number of healthcare-associated infections in surgical inpatients can be reduced if an electronic specialist-led diabetes model is used in early diabetes management interventions. A new study has ...
Lilly receives MHRA authorisation for tirzepatide in alternative Kwikpen® presentation for two indicators
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation in the UK for tirzepatide solution for injection in an alternative KwikPen® presentation for two indi...
Number of non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes soared during pandemic, data shows
Leicester researchers involved in an international study have seen an increase in the number of deaths that were not related to COVID-19 among people with diabetes during the pandemic. Dr Patrick High...
Webinar aimed at reducing amputations now available to view online
The EDFN’s latest webinar, ‘Upskilling the healthcare workforce in lower limb assessment and treatment’, is now available to view online. The webinar, which featured Specialist Podiatrist and Senior L...
Possible new cause of diabetes identified
An enzyme that blocks insulin produced in the body could be a new target to treat diabetes, according to scientists at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals. Published in the journa...
Outcomes and healing of neuropathic foot ulcers in the elderly
A study which set out to evaluate neuropathic ulcers in the elderly has demonstrated that they can heal despite age-related skin changes if standard foot care is given in a multi-disciplinary foot ser...
ABCD announces conference dates
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) is to hold its annual national conference in September, organisers have announced. Taking place on Wednesday, September 4, and Thursday, Septe...