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Hyperglycaemia increases the risk of COVID-19 mortality in people without diabetes by almost double, when compared to those with diabetes
According to recent study results, hyperglycaemia has been recognised as an “independent risk factor for mortality” for people with COVID-19. Hyperglycaemia has been found to pose nearly double the ri...
Updated guidance now available for those with diabetes waiting for surgical treatment
Individuals with diabetes who are awaiting surgery can now access a digital brochure to best prepare themselves before undergoing a clinical procedure. The virtual brochure contains specialist advice ...
Latest advice on how to control diabetic ketoacidosis now available
New information on the management of diabetic ketoacidosis is now available. The revised guidance aims to help the development and provision of valuable diabetes inpatient care. In addition, the guide...
Guidelines for hyperglycemia in adults with diabetic kidney disease updated
For healthcare professionals only. This article has been initiated and founded by Sanofi, written by UK Diabetes Inpatient forum and finally reviewed by Sanofi for compliance with ABPI code of practic...
Registration remains open for first Diabetes Times webinar
A top consultant in endocrinology is set to be grilled about all things diabetes as part of the first online webinar for The Diabetes Times. Professor Ketan Dhatariya, a Consultant in Diabetes and End...
Professor Gerry Rayman MBE unveiled as EDFN keynote speaker
The Chair of the UK Diabetes Inpatient Forum Professor Gerry Rayman MBE has been unveiled as a keynote speaker for first English Diabetes Footcare Network (EDFN) National Conference. Professor Rayman,...
Erwin Castro announced as new DISN UK Chair
The new Chair of the Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurses (DISN) UK Group has vowed he will be “robust and dynamic” in his new role. Erwin Castro, who is a Diabetes Nurse Consultant for Inpatient and ...
Rowan Hillson Inpatient Safety Award postponed because of pandemic
The 2021 Rowan Hillson Inpatient Safety Award has been postponed due to the unprecedented volume of work within the NHS caused by the pandemic, organisers have said. The annual prize, which is organi...
Colleagues praise former DISN UK Group Chair as she steps down
The former chair of the DISN UK Group was “inspirational and aspirational” in raising the profile of diabetes inpatient nursing, according to one colleague. After 17 years of leading the organisation,...