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PCDS COVID-19 resources

The situation with COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and guidance may be subject to change. This page is a list of currently available resources related to diabetes and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to manage diabetes during Ramadan
What to discuss with a person with diabetes who is considering fasting. Updated with COVID-19 information.
Primary Care Diabetes Society
Diabetes & Primary Care

Updated 24 March 2021
COVID-19 and diabetes: Update for primary care in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
PCDS statement, in association with ABCD and Diabetes UK, providing an important update and recommendations for practice, with links to relevant resources.
Primary Care Diabetes Society
Diabetes & Primary Care

Published 25 January 2021
How to prioritise primary care diabetes services during and post COVID-19 pandemic
Prioritising care delivery for those at risk. Key information for ensuring that essential care continues.
Primary Care Diabetes Society
Diabetes & Primary Care

Published 28 September 2020
How to undertake a remote diabetes review
Essential information and resources on conducting a safe and effective remote diabetes review. A quick reference guide
Primary Care Diabetes Society
Diabetes & Primary Care

Updated 4 June 2020
At a glance factsheet: COVID-19 and diabetes
This quick reference guide reviews a number of issues that healthcare professionals may need to consider when caring for people with diabetes
Primary Care Diabetes Society (PCDS)
Updated 2 April 2020
How to switch from twice-daily to once-daily basal insulin
How to switch from a twice-daily to a once-daily basal insulin regimen in people with type 2 diabetes, in order to reduce the number of community nursing visits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Journal of Diabetes Nursing
Published 27 April 2020
Looking after your mental health during COVID-19: Six tips for healthcare professionals
Six tips for healthcare professionals on looking after their own mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 crisis.
Journal of Diabetes Nursing
Updated 31 March 2020
Lower limb amputation prevention guidance
Pathway guidance to support all lower-limb clinicians during the COVID-19 situation in line with current best practice
Foot in Diabetes UK (FDUK)
Published 23 March 2020

Official and organisational guidelines

Post COVID-19 diabetes discharge pathway – risk stratification and follow up guidance for people being discharged from secondary care after COVID-19 infection
National Inpatient Diabetes COVID-19 Response Group
Published 5 October 2021
Hyperglycaemia/diabetes guidance for people with COVID-19 infections managed in a virtual ward
National Inpatient Diabetes COVID-19 Response Group
Published 10 March 2021
Dexamethasone therapy in COVID-19 patients: implications and guidance for the management of blood glucose in people with and without diabetes
National Inpatient Diabetes COVID-19 Response Group
Published 29 June 2020
Risk Reduction Framework for NHS staff at risk of COVID-19 infection
University of Leicester
Published 12 May 2020
Guidance for managing inpatient hyperglycaemia
National Inpatient Diabetes COVID-19 Response Group
Published 28 April 2020
Guideline for managing DKA using subcutaneous insulin
National Inpatient Diabetes COVID-19 Response Group
Published 28 April 2020
Diabetes management in care homes
Interim guidance from the COVID-19 Response Group
Association of British Clinical Diabetologists
Published 27 April 2020
Practical recommendations for the management of diabetes in patients with COVID-19
Practical management recommendations from an international panel of experts.
The Lancet
Published 23 April 2020
Front door guidance
National Inpatient Diabetes COVID-19 Response Group
Updated 20 April 2020
EMA advises continued use of medicines for hypertension, heart or kidney disease during COVID-19 pandemic
European Medicines Agency
Published 27 March 2020
Letter to GPs from CMO re: management and shielding of patients at highest risk, including those with diabetes
NHS England
Published 21 March 2020
Summary of recommendations regarding COVID-19 in children with diabetes
International Society for the Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes
Published 19 March 2020
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