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Diabetes charity sends essential supplies to Ukraine
People with diabetes in Ukraine have received a ‘life-saving’ parcel from a Northampton diabetes charity. The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) has sent an assortment of vital supplies to Ukraine amid...
Increased rates of new diabetes diagnoses could be “transitory condition” due to COVID-19 stress, research suggests
A new study suggests that the stress of COVID-19 may cause a temporary form of diabetes, which explains the high number of new diabetes diagnoses throughout the pandemic. Researchers from Massachusett...
Diabetes Specialist Nurse features in the latest podcast episode
A leading Diabetes Specialist Nurse spoke to our reporter Lucy Holmes about her “busy world” being a clinical lead diabetes nurse and how diabetes became a huge part of her life. Katie Hards discussed...
This years’ QiC Diabetes Awards open soon for entry
Healthcare professionals working in the field of diabetes can enter a renowned awards programme later this month. The awards recognise, reward and share innovative practice in diabetes management. App...
Secondary care specialists sought for NICE technology committee
Specialists in secondary care are being encouraged to join a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) technology committee. The Medical Technologies Advisory Committee (MTAC) wants to...
Online course to discuss diabetes management during Ramadan
How to safely manage diabetes during Ramadan will be explored in a forthcoming online eLearning course for healthcare professionals and people with diabetes. Entitled, ‘Managing Diabetes During Ramada...
Inpatient assessors wanted for new diabetes care programme
Healthcare professionals working within diabetes inpatient care are being encouraged to join a multidisciplinary group of professionals as an assessor for a new diabetes care programme. The Royal Coll...
New recommendations on the management of diabetic ketoacidosis in adults are now available
The Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care (JBDS-IP) used newly available evidence and expert consensus to update ‘The management of diabetic ketoacidosis in adults’ guideline. The revise...
Diabetes podiatrists and vascular surgeons required for NICE guideline update
A call has been made for members to join a diabetes committee to advise on a NICE guideline. The organisation is looking for diabetes specialist podiatrists and vascular surgeons to join the diabetes...