Diabetes

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). Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes could now be offered wearable technology to help them manage their condition, following the publication…

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. Researchers found that screening in A&E yielded an additional 9% of type 2 diabetes cases and 30% of prediabetes cases. “Early diagnosis is…

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. They found the drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro) produced similar improvements in early-onset type 2 diabetes, the…

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. Cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD) including stroke and diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders (MSK), mental ill-health, dementia, and chronic respiratory disease…

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. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) held an industrial action ballot with its members at Care Plus Group over July and 93%…

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. The English Diabetes Footcare Network (EDFN) is asking teams working in community, primary and secondary care…

Specialist diabetes nurses are set to be part of a new group in Scotland dedicated to supporting the roll-out of an innovative device for people with type 1 diabetes. The Scottish Government has pledged a further £350,000 for widening the availability of closed loop systems – also known as an…

A specialist nurse who dyes her hair purple for cancer awareness and the current president of the Nurses Association of Jamaica are among those being recognised by MPs as the NHS turns 75. The annual NHS Parliamentary Awards are this year being used to help mark the milestone birthday of…

The first public hearing from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been underway today and recognised the “death, misery and incalculable loss” caused by the pandemic to date. The hearings are due to last three years, until summer 2026. “I used to be a nurse so I know what a good…

An Exeter-based nurse who has dedicated her career to improving diabetes care through better diagnosis has been awarded with an international prize for healthcare. Professor Maggie Shepherd, of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and University of Exeter, has won the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award. “This award not…