Advanced technology that combines HbA1c monitoring with insulin pumps has been recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Diabetes
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NICE backs ‘game changing’ hybrid closed-loop systems for type 1 diabetes
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A&E screening could ‘detect thousands’ of undiagnosed diabetes cases
The introduction of screening for type 2 diabetes in accident and emergency (A&E) departments could uncover thousands of previously undiagnosed cases every year, suggests a UK study.
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Drug found to be effective at treating early-onset type 2 diabetes
A new class of drug has been found to be as effective at treating early-onset type 2 diabetes as it is already known to be for diabetes diagnosed later in life, according to UK researchers.
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Cautious optimism for new major health conditions strategy
Health leaders have welcomed a “long overdue” England-wide strategy for tackling six of the most common major medical conditions in the country, but say more detail – and haste – is needed.
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Nurses at social enterprise vote to strike to achieve ‘pay parity’
Community nursing staff working at a social enterprise organisation in Lincolnshire have voted in favour of taking strike action over the “burning issue” of pay, terms and conditions.
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Review to uncover ‘common issues’ affecting diabetic footcare services
Nursing staff working in diabetic footcare are being asked to share their “honest” feedback about the service and staffing set up in their area, as part of a new drive to reduce variations nationally.
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