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Upper limb complications associated with continuous high blood sugar, research indicates
Frozen shoulder and carpal tunnel syndrome are just two of the upper limb problems that are caused by having long-term high blood sugar, new evidence shows. Latest research led by the University of Ex...
National diabetes event opens registrations
Healthcare professionals, researchers and scientists specialising in diabetes can now register for a conference dedicated to the subject in April. Diabetes UK has announced that its 25th annual confe...
Ramadan and diabetes leaflet published
Ensuring the safety of Muslim people with diabetes as they observe fasting during Ramadan is the focus of a new leaflet released by a team of specialist nurses. Trend Diabetes has developed its inaug...
Healthcare teams invited to complete homelessness survey
Diabetes teams across the UK are being asked to take part in a survey to help improve the health outcomes of homeless people living with the condition. The survey aims to highlight the challenges of m...
NHS England unveils new National Clinical Director of Diabetes and Obesity
Dr Clare Hambling has been announced as the new National Clinical Director of Diabetes Obesity. NHS England has revealed that the recognised GP from Norfolk has filled the position after Professor Jon...
Peri-operative pathway intervention improves lives of people with diabetes, study finds
The Improving the Peri-operative Pathway of People with Diabetes (IP3D) intervention has the potential to increase efficiency and reduce waiting lists for elective surgery, a new study has revealed. D...
Diabetes and genes at forefront of new podcast
Aspects of genetics in diabetes will be under the spotlight of a new podcast launched by two diabetes experts. Healthcare professionals can now learn about the unusual genetic forms of diabetes thank...
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. The event, Glu...
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. The English Dia...