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Applications required for delayed Rowan Hillson Inpatient Safety Award
An inspiring healthcare team which has improved inpatient diabetes care during the pandemic will be celebrated and rewarded in the recently relaunched Rowan Hillson Inpatient Safety Award. Entitled ‘T...
Registration now live for virtual monogenic diabetes course
Healthcare professionals can now register for the upcoming monogenic diabetes training course, ‘Right diagnosis, right treatment’. Hosted by Professor Andrew Hattersley and Professor Maggie Shepherd, ...
Diabetes Inpatient podcast now available
Members of the Diabetes Inpatient Forum can now access our brand-new podcast which addresses the hot topics of debate surrounding diabetes inpatient care. The monthly podcast, entitled ‘The Inpatient ...
Webinar series to discuss how COVID-19 has affected people with diabetes and endocrine conditions
A new webinar series for healthcare professionals will explore how individuals with diabetes and endocrine problems have been impacted by the coronavirus. The severe and lasting impact of COVID-19 on ...
The Royal College of Physicians seeks applications for ‘crucial’ Regional Advisor
Applications are being sought for the Royal College of Physicians Regional Diabetes & Endocrinology Advisor. The new recruit will be an essential part of the team and will support college tutors, ...
DKA has risen among children with onset type 1 diabetes during COVID-19 pandemic, evidence suggests
Cases of severe diabetic ketoacidosis in children with onset type 1 diabetes increased during the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic, a new study finds. Researchers found that DKA cases in chi...
Inspirational individuals working in diabetes care to be nationally recognised in forthcoming QiC awards 2021
Exceptional people who have enhanced the lives of those with diabetes will be nationally celebrated at the impending Quality in Care diabetes awards. The ceremony, which is being held on Thursday, Oct...
Giving statins to people in hospital with COVID-19 shown to benefit those with diabetes
Using statins in hospital for people with COVID-19 and diabetes has been linked to reducing mortality rates by almost 60%, a recent study reveals. The research has also associated the use of statins w...
Diabetes Technology Network-UK kickstarts webinar series
A new three-part educational webinar series aimed at exploring clinical novel systems has been launched last week. The first session took place on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, and covered the basic aspec...