A Dragons’ Den inspired scheme that financially supports diabetes projects is now open for applications.  After a successful first year in 2023, junior doctors and consultants wanting to carry out innovative research can now apply for funding through the scheme. Hosted by the Association for British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD), this Dragons’ Den route will appeal […] The post Diabetes Dragons‘ Den funding scheme open for applications appeared first on The Diabetes Times ..read more

A data tool has been developed by the GIRFT team to help trusts and systems in England to calculate the benefits of employing diabetes inpatient specialist nurses (DISNs). The easy-to-use tool – created by GIRFT and co-badged by the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) and Diabetes UK – calculates the return on investment (ROI) […] The post Data tool calculates benefits of employing more DISNs appeared first on The Diabetes Times ..read more

People with diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea showed an increased risk of developing nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, new evidence has claimed. Researchers have found that individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and existing nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) were 75 per cent more likely to develop proliferative diabetic retinopathy. By analysing other studies, the academics also discovered that the risk of stroke, myocardial infection and premature death was significantly higher in people with NPDR and OSA. First author Dr Ehsan Rahimy said: “I won’t belabour the l ..read more

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More than 100 specialist heart failure, renal and diabetes nurses from across the UK came together last week for the third annual hFRenDs meeting. Held at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, the event focused on education and gathered insight to help address the frequent comorbidity of these three conditions. hFRenDS (Heart Failure, Renal and Diabetes) is a unique nurse-led programme focused on networking, learning and collaboration. This free-to-attend event was organised by LKOTT Medical Communications and three highly respected nursing forums – The British Society for Heart Failu ..read more

Medway NHS Foundation Trust will become the latest maternity services provider to extend new remote oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) to all expectant mothers at risk of gestational diabetes.   The collaboration between Digostics and Medway NHS Foundation Trust will involve the full implementation of GTT@home – the world’s first commercially available home use OGTT, and the only alternative to traditional clinic-based testing. Gestational diabetes currently impacts up to 20 per cent of UK pregnancies, with background risk factors including the body mass index, age and ethnicity o ..read more

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Following record-breaking numbers of sites taking part in Insulin Safety Week 2024, entries are now open for the Insulin Safety Week Excellence Awards. Created to celebrate and reward exceptional effort during the campaign, the awards are part of the QiC Diabetes awards programme, with the winner due to be announced at the ceremony in October. The Excellence Awards recognise healthcare settings that have implemented outstanding campaigns, which may have led to policy changes, innovative educational sessions, or other significant improvements in insulin safety practices. Emily Mayhew, Campaign ..read more

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Healthcare professionals looking to develop their knowledge of advanced insulin pumps are being given the opportunity to attend a two-day course next year. Hosted by Cambridge University Hospitals, the in-person course will take place at the Novotel Cambridge North on Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28, 2025. The course will teach attendees about the latest diabetes technology, including hybrid closed loop systems with hands-on experience with the pumps and sensors. In addition, the delegates will learn about the: Interpretation of reports and optimisation of systems Use of, and managing ..read more