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Comic transporting us into the world of diabetes inpatient care launched
A comic magazine addressing everyday situations that take place in hospital for people with diabetes is now available to read online. The new edition, ‘Diabetes: Secret Wards, Part 1: Enter the Vorte...
Highly commended consultant features in latest podcast episode
A multi award-winning consultant featured in the latest episode of The Inpatient Podcast to discuss the use of continuous glucose monitoring in inpatient settings. Professor May Ng OBE, an Honorary Pr...
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. The HypoCard, which can fit inside a wallet or purse, provides vital tips on what t...
Registration open for injection technique matters webinar
Healthcare professionals can sign up for a webinar to learn more about Trend Diabetes’ updated Injection Technique Matters guideline. Designed to showcase the new national safety document, the free-...
Glycaemic control difficulties identified in people with diabetes on enteral feeding
A recent survey found that people with diabetes have generally poor glucose control during enteral feeding treatment. The email-based survey was developed to assess the management of enteral feeding a...
Diabetes inpatient teams facing shortages, evidence shows
The number of people working in inpatient diabetes care is significantly lower than the optimal number needed by most hospital Trusts, according to latest research. The Joint British Diabetes Societie...
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. Ascensia Diabetes Care will p...
Cardio-diabetic clinic improves outcomes for people with diabetes following a heart attack
A cardio-diabetic outpatient service at Lincolnshire Heart Centre is helping reduce recurring heart attacks in people with diabetes by providing a holistic one-stop approach to patient care. Under a ...
Diabetes inpatient nursing group raising funds for healthcare teams in Sierra Leone
A national fundraising campaign to deliver vital diabetes supplies to hospitals and other care sites in Sierra Leone has been launched. The Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) Forum UK team is hoping to r...