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AI-enabled CGMs are transforming diabetes care, DSN says
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming diabetes care from reactive to proactive, a Warrington-based diabetes specialist nurse has said. Megan Sprig...
New diabetic neuropathy framework launched
A five-stage system to make diabetic neuropathy easy to understand, easier to detect and allow targeted management has been published. The simplified, clinically intuitive system ‘Half Moon’ Diabetic ...
Researchers invited to showcase abstracts at leading neuropathy conference
Healthcare professionals specialising in diabetic neuropathy are being encouraged to submit their work for consideration at a globally recognised scientific meeting later this year. The 36th Annual Me...
Award-winning tool emphasises ‘hospital insulin safety starts in the community’
A new resource raising awareness of insulin errors and their impact on people living with diabetes has been published. Entitled, ‘Hospital insulin safety starts in the community’, the tool explains ho...
Libre technology helps people with type 2 diabetes on basal insulin improve glucose management, landmark study shows
People using FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology had better glucose outcomes than those using traditional finger pricking, according to results from the FreeDM2 randomised c...
JBDS-IP and DISG unite for diabetes conference and launch event
We anticipate that we will receive sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies for this event. As soon as sponsorship is confirmed, the details will be added across the website and all promotional mater...
New device for predicting overnight hypoglycaemia in people with diabetes launched in the UK
A new device designed to help adults with diabetes predict dangerous drops in blood sugar while they sleep is now being used in the UK. Roche Diagnostics has announced that its Accu-Chek® SmartGuide c...
New music album about life with diabetes launched
WellFight CIC has launched ‘More Than A Number’ – a professionally produced, full-length pop album centred on lived experience of diabetes. Developed as part of the DiaFight engagement platform, the p...
Diabetic ketoacidosis on the rise, new study data shows
New real-world data from Abbott has revealed a growing global burden of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Presented at the International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes (A...