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Study explores main factors affecting surgical level in major amputations
The data of people with foot conditions in diabetes who had major amputations has been analysed in a new study to determine the relevant factors which affected the surgical level of amputation. The re...
Diabetic neuropathy webinar open for registration
A new online event looking at the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain will take place in May. The webinar will look at the different care options for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain...
Highly respected diabetes nurse features in podcast
A senior diabetes specialist nurse spoke to our reporter Lucy Holmes about different aspects of diabetes inpatient management in episode eight of The Inpatient Podcast. Andrea Lake, Senior Diabetes Sp...
People with diabetes at higher risk of heart problems, evidence finds
Cardiovascular complications are more likely to develop in people with diabetes compared to those without the condition, latest research indicates. Individuals can stop heart problems from progressing...
New study identifies a surge in number of diabetes foot disease hospitalisations
The number of people being admitted to hospital for small amputations and diabetes-related foot disease complications is significantly increasing, latest evidence shows. More than 2,500 peer-reviewed ...
Data on bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern ‘critical’ for management of diabetic foot ulcers
A new study has assessed the bacterial profile of people with diabetic foot ulcers and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern within the setting of a tertiary care hospital. The research, carried ...
ABCD to recruit new Honorary Meetings Secretary
The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) is appealing for a healthcare professional working in diabetes to join its executive team. The organisation is looking for a new Honorary Mee...
HbA1c improved by good insulin pump self-management, academics say
Lower HbA1c is linked to self-adjusting insulin pump settings, optimal timing and fewer omissions of meal boluses, a new study suggests. During the experiment, roughly 700 people with type 1 diabetes ...
Research sheds light on relationship between systolic blood pressure lowering and kidney problems
Risks associated with major adverse kidney events in people with type 2 diabetes are not boosted by intensive systolic blood pressure lowering, new study reveals. Throughout the trial, a group of aca...