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Delays in accessing continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes

NICE guidance urges local trusts to improve processes and advocate for CGM use in children and young people.

15 Sep 2022

Early view articles

Delays in accessing continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes

NICE guidance urges local trusts to improve processes and advocate for CGM use in children and young people.

15 Sep 2022

Alarm fatigue and sleep deprivation in carers of children using continuous glucose monitors

A study looking at alarm fatigue and sleep deprivation in carers on children using CGM.

4 Jul 2022

Creating a culture of curiosity: How to promote effective safeguarding in the diabetes team and beyond

What is "professional curiosity" and how does it support safeguarding in paediatric diabetes teams?

29 Jun 2022

Fiona Campbell awarded an OBE for services to paediatric diabetes

Following her appointment to the Order of the British Empire, colleagues pay tribute to Fiona Campbell.

23 Jun 2022

Celebrating May Ng: The woman behind the OBE

A tribute to Diabetes Care for Children & Young People's Editor-in-Chief.

22 Jun 2022

Latest events & on-demand videos

2022: 18th National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society

National Conference Centre, Birmingham

23rd & 24th Nov 2022

→ Face-to-Face, Event

2022: 15th Scottish Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society

DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central

25th Oct 2022

→ Face-to-Face, Event

2022: 12th Northern Ireland Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society

Hilton Templepatrick, Belfast

15 September 2022

Watch now on demand!

→ On-Demand

2022: 13th Welsh Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society

Jurys Inn Cardiff

Watch the live stream on – demand!

→ On-Demand

Latest published articles

New NICE guidelines for diabetes: Full access to continuous glucose monitoring for all people with type 1 diabetes

May Ng reviews the latest NICE guidance on CGM and how to implement it, including the decision-making process for choosing a device.

18 May 2022

Clinical guideline on practical management of type 2 diabetes in children and young people

Practical considerations for the management of type 2 diabetes in children and young people, based on the new ACDC guideline.

18 May 2022

Screening children for type 1 diabetes: Is the UK ready?

The science is now available to offer T1D screening to the general population. What is required for this to become routine in the UK?

18 May 2022

Case report: An unusual presentation of constipation in a toddler

Discussion of an 18-month-old boy referred from primary care for possible intestinal obstruction/constipation and subsequently diagnosed with DKA.

18 May 2022

The management of obesity in children with type 2 diabetes

Evidence-based strategies to reduce weight and improve glycaemic control in children with type 2 diabetes.

18 May 2022

Diabetes drop-in clinics in secondary schools for children and young people living with type 1 diabetes: What are the benefits?

Increasing clinical contact and freeing scarce clinic slots. A useful platform to begin an effective transition to young adult diabetes services.

18 May 2022

An exploration of the relationship between quality of life, emotional distress and HbA1c in paediatric diabetes service users

How is glycaemic control affected by emotional distress and quality of life measures?

18 May 2022

Does nutrition burnout impact children and young people with diabetes and their carers?

How healthcare professionals can support young people to avoid distress and burnout related to nutrition tasks.

18 May 2022

Diabetes 101: A novel method for engaging families with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Novel methods for education: How the Diabetes 101 Twitter account was created and developed.

18 May 2022

Transition and tributes: Diabetes Care for Children & Young People turns 10

A tribute to Editors past and present, as Fiona Campbell steps down and May Ng assumes the role of sole Editor-in-Chief.

16 Dec 2021

NICE draft consultation recommends that all children and adults with type 1 diabetes have access to CGM

May Ng highlights why the proposed expansion in access to continuous and flash glucose monitoring is so important.

16 Dec 2021

The Diabesties Foundation: Supporting the sapling to grow

An international foundation providing peer support and education for people with type 1 diabetes.

16 Dec 2021

Delays in accessing continuous glucose monitoring in people with type 1 diabetes

Solution-focused therapy for children with diabetes and their families

RESCUE: Reducing self-harm and suicide ideation in people with diabetes

Diabetes transition: A time to act

Improving paediatric diabetes in England: Areas of focus

Alarm fatigue and sleep deprivation in carers of children using continuous glucose monitors

Creating a culture of curiosity: How to promote effective safeguarding in the diabetes team and beyond

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