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Hospitalisations for people with type 2 diabetes on once-daily insulin therapy prevented by FreeStyle Libre® use
Individuals with type 2 diabetes on once-daily insulin therapy are less likely to be admitted to hospital if they use the FreeStyle Libre® continuous glucose monitoring system, research shows. A Real-...
Once-weekly insulin icodec best treatment option for type 2 diabetes, research indicates
Individuals living with type 2 diabetes can manage their condition better by using once-weekly insulin icodec rather than insulin degludec, a new study has claimed. Latest data presented at the Europe...
Nurse attributes her diabetes career to CDEP
A former ward nurse has praised the Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme (CDEP) for helping her kickstart her diabetes career. The online educational programme has equipped Margaret Asare with the r...
New Masters in peripheral vascular disease offers CPD opportunities
A new course in peripheral vascular disease is set to help to address a public health need and a gap in healthcare training. A Master of Science in Advancing Practice in Peripheral Vascular Disease wi...
Renowned diabetes fellowship awarded to University of Exeter academic
The highly respected Diabetes UK RD Lawrence Fellowship has been presented to a researcher from the University of Exeter. The competitive career development fellowship has been awarded to Dr Pia Leete...
Stem cell therapy linked to lower rates of amputation in diabetic foot cases, meta-analysis shows
The use of stem cell therapy has been found to be “significantly” more effective in the treatment of diabetic foot compared to traditional methods, meta-analysis has found. Researchers found that stem...
New Chair of Association of British Clinical Diabetologists announced
The newly appointed Chair of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists has promised to ‘support and advocate’ for his colleagues and peers in his new role. Professor Ketan Dhatariya, who has ...
Study identifies different reasons for hospital admissions in people with type 2 diabetes
Common reasons for hospital admissions among people with type 2 diabetes are altering, new evidence reveals. A team of researchers have found that non-traditional diabetes complications – such as ment...
Scientists detect the target of immune attacks on liver cells
The molecule that attacks the liver when fat builds up in the organ has been detected by a team of academics. Research conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine has identified how liver damage is associated...