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Submissions sought for JBDS Co-Chair role
The Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care is looking to recruit a dedicated healthcare professional as the new Co-Chair of the group. As an important member of the team, the new Co-Chair...
Evolution of diabetes care to be explored in upcoming Royal Society of Medicine event
Healthcare professionals working in diabetes care are invited to attend an educational meeting on the history of endocrine medicine and diabetes. The day-long event will discuss how diabetes and endoc...
Applications sought for QiC Diabetes Awards 2022
Entries are now open for a prestigious awards programme which recognises, rewards and shares initiatives that enhances the lives of people with diabetes. Healthcare professionals must submit their app...
Upcoming diabetes webinar to focus on the management of psychiatric disorders in inpatient settings
Diabetes specialists are invited to attend a webinar which will discuss how to manage mental health disorders in people with diabetes who are admitted to hospital. Entitled ‘The management of diabetes...
COVID-19 and low or high blood glucose levels increase the risk of cardiovascular and renal problems, study reveals
People with low or high blood glucose levels when admitted to hospital with COVID-19 are more likely to develop cardiovascular and renal complications, according to new research. Researchers analysed ...
JBDS publish revised hypoglycaemia management guideline
Healthcare professionals can now access updated guidance on how best to manage hypoglycaemia in adults with diabetes who are admitted to hospital. The Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Ca...
Healthcare professionals invited to diabetes charity night
A recognised group of doctors determined to enhance diabetes care is holding an upcoming rooftop party to raise funds for various diabetes charities. GoggleDocs, a group of four doctors working in the...
Diabetes campaign determined to deliver £8 million worth of vital diabetes supplies to Ukraine
In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a new diabetes campaign is appealing for support as it aims to deliver £8 million worth of vital diabetes supplies to the country. United with Ukraine i...
COVID-19 can prompt new-onset type 1 diabetes, research says
A new study suggests that individuals who have caught COVID-19 are at risk of being diagnosed with new-onset type 1 diabetes, which can cause life-threatening DKA and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state...